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This search based on the March 17, 2008 release of the Rulings.
405 - Static Abilities
- 405.1 - A static ability does something all the time rather than being
activated or triggered. The ability isn't played-it just "exists." Such
abilities apply only while the ability is on a permanent in play, unless
the ability is covered by Rule 402.8. [CompRules 2006/05/01]
- 405.2 - A characteristic-defining ability is a kind of static ability. It
conveys information about an object's characteristics that would normally
be found elsewhere on that object (such as in its mana cost, type line,
or power/toughness box). Characteristic-defining abilities function in
all zones. [CompRules 2008/02/01]
- 405.2a - A static ability is a characteristic-defining ability if it meets
the following criteria: 1) It defines an object's colors, subtypes, power,
or toughness; 2) It is printed on the card it affects, it was granted to
the token it affects by the effect that created the token, or it was
acquired by the object it affects as the result of a copy effect; 3) It
does not directly affect the characteristics of any other objects; 4) It
is not an ability that an object grants to itself; and 5) It does not set
the values of such characteristics only if certain conditions are met.
[CompRules 2008/02/01]
This search based on the March 17, 2008 release of the Rulings.
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