A.10 - Buyback


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A.10.1- The ability is written as "Buyback ". The cost can include mana, sacrifices, loss of life, or any other action in the game. [CompRules 2001/07/23 - 502.16a]

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A.10.2- Buyback is defined as "You may pay an additional as you play this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand instead of into your graveyard as this spell resolves.". [CompRules 2001/07/23 - 502.16a]

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A.10.3- The Buyback cost is paid when announcing the spell. [CompRules 2001/07/23 - 502.16a]

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A.10.4- The use of Buyback is optional. [D'Angelo 1998/02/03]

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A.10.5- The spell does not go to your hand if it is countered. [CompRules 1999/04/23] Remember that a targeted spell is countered if all of its targets are illegal on resolution (see Rule G.39.6).

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A.10.6- Buyback is a replacement effect (see Rule T.10). [CompRules 1999/04/23]

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A.10.Ruling.1- Cost reducing effects can be applied to Buyback costs. [D'Angelo 1997/10/17] See Rule K.20.Ruling.1.

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A.10.Ruling.2- If a Buyback spell is cast by someone other than the owner (using Grinning Totem), the card goes to the owner's graveyard, not to anyone's hand. [D'Angelo 2000/01/18]

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