K.23 - Spells


Return to Rules Index

K.23.1- A spell is a non-land card being played from your hand. The card is a spell from the time it is announced until it resolves or is countered. [CompRules 2001/07/23 - 213.1] It is possible to play a spell from another zone if an effect specifically allows it. [D'Angelo 2003/06/14] A copy of a spell is also a spell even though it may not have a card associated with it. [DeLaney 2003/06/14]

Top

K.23.2- A spell only can only affect permanents in play unless otherwise stated on the card. [CompRules 1999/04/23] See Rule T.7.2.

Top

K.23.3- The spell's type is the same as its card type, which is listed in the middle of the card. [CompRules 2001/07/23 - 213.2]

Top

K.23.4- A spell is on the stack the entire time it is a spell. It is no longer in your hand and it is not yet in play or in the graveyard. [DeLaney 2000/01/13]

Top

K.23.Ruling.1- Using the ability (see Rule A.1) of a permanent is not considered to be a spell. [D'Angelo 1998/02/03]

Top

Note- Also see Artifact, Rule K.1.

Top

Note- Also see Creature, Rule K.9.

Top

Note- Also see Enchantment, Rule K.12.

Top

Note- Also see Instant, Rule K.14.

Top

Note- Also see Sorcery, Rule K.22.

Top


Acknowledgments and Disclaimers