Z.9 - Stack


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Z.9.1- The Stack is the name of the place where spells and abilities which have been announced but have not yet been resolved are. [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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Z.9.2- When a spell or ability is announced, it is placed on top of the stack. [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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Z.9.3- A spell or ability leaves the stack only if it is countered or when it resolves. [CompRules 1999/04/23] Or when Ertai's Meddling removes it. [DeLaney 2000/01/22]

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Z.9.4- The contents of this zone are public. All cards here are face-up. [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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Z.9.5- Cards in this zone break one of the basic rules of zones (see Rule Z.1.3). They can leave this zone and carry editing effects with them. [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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Z.9.6- Abilities on the stack are represented by pseudospells (imaginary cards). [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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Z.9.7- A spell or ability can "edit" something on the stack. When this happens and the spell is to become a permanent, the editing effect is carried over to the permanent when it enters play. [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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Z.9.8- Face down cards in this zone can be looked at by their controller, but not by other players. [Onslaught Rules 2002/09/15]

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Note- Also see Stack Timing, Rule T.2.

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