{"id":771,"date":"2025-05-25T17:16:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T17:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/nametherule\/?p=771"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:58:43","slug":"tdm-uub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/nametherule\/tdm-uub\/","title":{"rendered":"An Unofficial Update Bulletin for Tarkir: Dragonstorm"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>(Originally published on 2025-05-25; last reviewed on 2026-02-17; last updated on 2026-02-17)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">(Update #1, 2026-02-17: Fixed outdated CR links; added missing CR links; updated text to match current style guide. No changes in terms of content.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With each new set release, Wizards of the Coast (WotC) update the <a href=\"https:\/\/magic.wizards.com\/en\/rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Comprehensive Rules (CR)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Oracle text<\/a> of any number of cards. These updates include support for new mechanics, error fixes, and improvements to the wording of rules and cards. In the past, WotC regularly published update bulletins which summarized and explained these changes. They stopped this practice in the fall of 2023, and update bulletins now release only sporadically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> gets one of these rare releases, which gives me an opportunity to compare my own findings with WotC&#8217;s stance. The bulk of this article are CR changes and Oracle changes as usual, and near the end, I look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/magic.wizards.com\/en\/news\/announcements\/tarkir-dragonstorm-update-bulletin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official update bulletin<\/a> and see how I did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> I have no special insight into the inner workings of WotC\u2019s rules team, so any observations are based solely on the published updates and my own knowledge of and experience with <em>Magic<\/em>\u2019s rules system. While I strive for completeness and correctness, I may have missed some changes; in particular, my process for archiving and comparing Gatherer revisions is still a work in progress.<sup data-fn=\"497bc4a8-a4fc-4cb3-bb6e-84b5f74f9e20\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"497bc4a8-a4fc-4cb3-bb6e-84b5f74f9e20-link\" href=\"#497bc4a8-a4fc-4cb3-bb6e-84b5f74f9e20\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#cr-changes\">Changes to the Comprehensive Rules<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#cr-functional\">Functional changes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#cr-nonfunctional\">Nonfunctional changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#oracle-changes\">Changes to Oracle text<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#this-object\">Templating (nonfunctional)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#affinity\">Nonfunctional changes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ruling-changes\">Changes to Gatherer rulings (nonfunctional)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#official-bulletin\">A look at the official update bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cr-changes\">Changes to the Comprehensive Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For this section, I recommend having a CR diff open in another window, such as the one found on <a href=\"https:\/\/academyruins.com\/diff\/cr\/DFT-TDM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Academy Ruins<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cr-functional\">Rules support for behold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <em>behold<\/em> keyword action is defined in rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R7014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.61<\/a>. It simply means to reveal a card matching the description from one\u2019s hand or to choose a permanent one controls matching the description.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A subrule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R7014b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.61b<\/a> clarifies that the object needs to match the description only at the time it\u2019s revealed or chosen; later changes to the object don\u2019t cause it to become unbeheld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules support for endure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <em>endure<\/em> keyword action is defined in rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70163\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.62<\/a>. If a permanent endures N, its controller may put N +1\/+1 counters on it. If they don\u2019t (or can\u2019t), they create an N\/N white Spirit creature token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A subrule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70163b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.62b<\/a> handles cards such as <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Krumar Initiate<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Warden of the Grove<\/a>, which may cause a permanent to endure 0. In such a case, the controller neither puts counters on it nor do they create a token.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"harmonize\">Rules support for harmonize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <em>harmonize<\/em> keyword ability is defined in rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R702180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">702.180<\/a>. It represents three abilities: the first allows the card\u2019s owner to cast it from their graveyard for the alternative cost, the second reduces the spell\u2019s cost according to the tapped creature\u2019s power, and the third exiles the spell if it would move from the stack to any other zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70248\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">offering<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R702119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">emerge<\/a>, a subrule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R702180b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">702.180b<\/a> states that the creature is chosen as part of the decision to pay the alternative cost; actually tapping the creature is part of paying the spell\u2019s total cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gameplay-wise, harmonize has elements of <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">flashback<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">convoke<\/a>; rules-wise, it\u2019s closer to a mashup of <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">flashback<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R702119\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">emerge<\/a>. As demonstrated by the stitchers and skaab of Innistrad, the creators of such amalgams often lose control over their work, and this seems to have happened with harmonize, too: the first subrule states that all three abilities function on the stack, but the first ability would need to function in the graveyard in order to have its intended effect. As written, the rules for harmonize do not allow cards to be cast from a graveyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules support for mobilize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <em>mobilize<\/em> keyword ability is defined in rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R702181\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">702.181<\/a>. It\u2019s a triggered ability that creates a number of tokens and sets up a delayed triggered ability to have its controller sacrifice those tokens at the beginning of the next end step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No further subrules, no further notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules support for omen cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Omen cards get top-level rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R720\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">720<\/a>; existing rules are renumbered accordingly. The rules for omen cards match those for <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">adventurer cards<\/a>, with the single exception of what happens with an Omen spell as it resolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules support for Rot-Curse Rakshasa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rot-Curse Rakshasa<\/a>, decayed is added to the keyword list in rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R1221b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">122.1b<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A fix for max speed abilities outside the battlefield<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> update corrects the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/nametherule\/dft-uub\/#max-speed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">oversight in the original rules<\/a> for the <em>max speed<\/em> keyword ability. Somewhat. Maybe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A new subrule states that, if the granted ability states which zones it functions in, the max speed ability functions in those zones. The intent is clear, but I find the implementation bizarre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For one, the referenced rule, <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R1136c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">113.6c<\/a>, handles abilities that state the zones they <em>don\u2019t<\/em> function in; the correct rule to reference would be <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R1136b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">113.6<em>b<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond that, none of the six cards affected by this issue belong to this group: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Search\/Default.aspx?text=+[max]+[speed]+[exile]+[from]+[graveyard]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">five of them<\/a> belong to activated abilities whose activation cost moves the card out of the graveyard, and thus to rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R1136m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">113.6m<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=690457\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">the sixth one<\/a> belongs to abilities which allow the card to be cast from the graveyard, and thus to rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R1136f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">113.6f<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As is, this new subrule seems to aim for a very technical wording, but all the technical parts are incorrect. I had expected a simpler and more generic wording, such as \u201cAn ability granted by a max speed ability may function in a zone other than the battlefield or in more than one zone. The max speed ability that grants that ability functions in the same zones\u201d or \u201cA max speed ability functions in all zones that the ability it grants would function in.\u201d Maybe the next CR update brings a new iteration.<sup data-fn=\"d6bbd57a-958f-4184-927d-65c1cbcedd61\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"d6bbd57a-958f-4184-927d-65c1cbcedd61-link\" href=\"#d6bbd57a-958f-4184-927d-65c1cbcedd61\">2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A fix for saddle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One year after saddle\u2019s debut in the <em>Outlaws of Thunder Junction<\/em> release, the missing word \u201ctotal\u201d is finally added to the definition of this keyword ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Copies of impending spells (functional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R702176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Impending<\/a>\u2019s definition features a couple of unorthodox choices regarding its wording and the resulting functionality. Some of these choices get changed in this update and now match the standard wording and behavior of such abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second ability now uses the standard wording for checking whether the impending cost was paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a spell is cast for its impending cost, a copy of that spell copies the original\u2019s decision to pay the impending cost and thus enters with time counters on it, but it wasn\u2019t cast. Previously, the third and the fourth ability cared about whether the permanent had been cast for its impending cost, so the copy was a creature despite having time counters on it, and the ability to remove those counters never triggered. Now, the two abilities only look for the impending cost having been paid, and the copy behaves identical to the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other eccentricities remain unchanged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simultaneous conniving (functional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70150d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.47d<\/a> handles scenarios where multiple creatures are instructed to connive at the same time; these creatures connive one at a time. It is possible for one of the creatures to not be on the battlefield anymore as the conniving begins, or to leave the battlefield during an earlier creature&#8217;s connive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, the conniving could end prematurely, depending on players&#8217; choices, resulting in such a creature not conniving. Now, each creature that was initially instructed to connive gets to do so, even if it\u2019s no longer on the battlefield at that time. This matches rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70150c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.47c<\/a>, which describes the general case of a creature conniving after leaving the battlefield, as well as the general case of creatures being able to perform actions after leaving the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explore\">Simultaneous exploring (functional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>explore<\/em> keyword action gets a new subrule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70144d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">701.40d<\/a> matching the aforementioned subrule for connive, except that it ends with an erroneous comma instead of a period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rule overwrites the more general rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R6082f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">608.2f<\/a> in scenarios where two or more of the exploring creatures are controlled by a player other than the controller of the spell or ability that causes them to explore, or where control of two or more creatures changes to such a player before these creatures get to explore. Previously, the controller of the spell or ability got to choose which of those creatures explored first; now, the controller of those creatures gets to make that decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cr-nonfunctional\">707.10e (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70710e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">707.10e<\/a> handles effects which copy a spell or ability and specify that the copy targets a given object or player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For scenarios where the effect happens to refer to multiple objects, it now clarifies that the copy targets only one of those objects. An example featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=681340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Frontline Heroism<\/a> gets added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">715.2a (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R7152a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">715.2a<\/a> for adventurer cards receives a minor rewrite which clarifies that it applies only to adventurer cards and not to omen cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">715.2b (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A grammatical error in rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R7152b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">715.2b<\/a> gets fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">901.4 (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A missing space between rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R9014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">901.4<\/a>\u2019s number and its text is added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to card types, supertypes, and\/or subtypes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New spell type:<\/strong> Omen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to ability words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New ability words:<\/strong> <em>Flurry <\/em>and <em>renew<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changes to glossary entries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New glossary entries:<\/strong> Behold, Endure (note the mislabeling as a keyword ability, the grammatical issue, and the incorrect rules reference), Harmonize, Mobilize, and Omen Card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A keyword ability [sic] that lets you choose put [sic] +1\/+1 counters on a creature or create a Spirit creature token. See rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70262\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">702.62<\/a>, \u201cEndure.\u201d [sic]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Updated glossary entries:<\/strong> Adventurer Card (since omen cards also have a two-part card frame).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oracle-changes\">Changes to Oracle text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Most of the time, I list only the changed parts of a card\u2019s Oracle text, rather than the complete text of the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"this-object\">Self-references in rules text, part II (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <em>Aetherdrift<\/em> update, the Oracle text of about 13,000 cards was updated to match the templating guidelines for self-references introduced with <em>Magic: The Gathering Foundations<\/em>. In <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.magicjudges.org\/nametherule\/this-object\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">my analysis of these templating guidelines<\/a>, I also pointed out some errors and inconsistencies made with that update, and that <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/wotcmatt.bsky.social\/post\/3ljc2hxtmps22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WotC were planning to fix them<\/a> with the <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update does indeed include corrections for all fifteen issues I had found in the previous update, and even corrections for four issues I had overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grammatical issues corrected: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=1402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Blue Mana Battery<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=4912\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dracoplasm<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=5171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mindless Automaton<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=5735\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Barrin&#8217;s Codex<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=39620\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Callous Oppressor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=366264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Viashino Shanktail<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=394632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Myth Realized<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=409763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inquisitor&#8217;s Ox<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=553925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rampant Rejuvenator<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=580850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Anrakyr the Traveller<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=580975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Canoptek Wraith<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Incorrect wordings corrected: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=88812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shinen of Fear&#8217;s Chill<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=209033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Darksteel Axe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=366264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Viashino Shanktail<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=366417\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wasteland Viper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=443062\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Multani, Yavimaya&#8217;s Avatar<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=485407\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Waker of Waves<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=598150\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lethal Scheme<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=636852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Diamond Pick-Axe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The rest<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I am not aware of any announcements of further corrections, so I can only conclude that the remaining ninety or so issues I found are not errors after all. As such, I will reclassify them as \u201cfeatures\u201d or \u201cengagement triggers.\u201d<sup data-fn=\"add38483-3e70-49c5-8429-333dbf778e1a\" class=\"fn\"><a id=\"add38483-3e70-49c5-8429-333dbf778e1a-link\" href=\"#add38483-3e70-49c5-8429-333dbf778e1a\">3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two new cards released in <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> have such a feature and did not receive errata on release: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693613\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zurgo&#8217;s Vanguard<\/a> uses \u201cthis creature\u201d for a characteristic-defining ability, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Molten Exhale<\/a> uses \u201cthis spell\u201d for an ability that works both on the stack and in other zones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side, three cards reprinted in <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander<\/em> were printed with their pre-update wording. Their Oracle text has not changed, so the feature exists only on the physical cards. These are: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=696439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Consuming Aberration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=696451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lord of Extinction<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=696310\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Haughty Djinn<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=696399\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Verix Bladewing<\/a> was reprinted in <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander<\/em> with an updated, guideline-compliant wording. The card\u2019s Oracle text was not updated, though, and still features its engagement trigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"affinity\">Aptitude for affinity (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the <em>Aetherdrift<\/em> update, cards with an ability functionally identical to affinity had that ability replaced with an actual affinity ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three new cards released in <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> have such an ability but were not printed with affinity and did not receive errata on release. These are: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Salt Road Packbeast<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Spectral Denial<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693708\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Temur Battlecrier<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mana values are great (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing two mana values, almost all cards use \u201cgreater\u201d to refer to the\u2026 well\u2026 greater one. For the greatest mana value in a set, cards traditionally used \u201chighest,\u201d but starting with <em>Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Commander<\/em>, some cards started to use \u201cgreatest\u201d instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> update standardizes these wordings to always use \u201cgreater\u201d and \u201cgreatest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update applies to: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=1489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Juxtapose<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=4590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tariff<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=26287\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Psychic Battle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=44401\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reward the Faithful<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=35344\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dispersal Shield<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=43729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rush of Knowledge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=44491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cabal Conditioning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=43530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Torrent of Fire<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=43539\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Accelerated Mutation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=49053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Timesifter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=143683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Favor of the Mighty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Oaken Brawler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pollen Lullaby<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145970\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sentry Oak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=143016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Springjack Knight<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Broken Ambitions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=146172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Captivating Glance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paperfin Rascal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ringskipper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=139668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scattering Stroke<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Whirlpool Whelm<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bog Hoodlums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=146160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hoarder&#8217;s Greed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Weed Strangle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Adder-Staff Boggart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lash Out<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=143372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fistful of Force<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gilt-Leaf Ambush<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nath&#8217;s Elite<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=139489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Spring Cleaning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=146594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Woodland Guidance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Redeem the Lost<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Research the Deep<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pulling Teeth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Revive the Fallen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fire Juggler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Release the Ants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Titan&#8217;s Revenge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Recross the Paths<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=236500\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scythe Specter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=249974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heretic&#8217;s Punishment<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=382314\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Muzzio, Visionary Architect<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=402078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ugin&#8217;s Insight<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=417632\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Padeem, Consul of Innovation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=447202\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">One with the Machine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=452973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Discovery \/\/ Dispersal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=479645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=479702\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Death&#8217;s Oasis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=491765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Soul Shatter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=503791\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">In Search of Greatness<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=527365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tasha&#8217;s Hideous Laughter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=555418\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Riveteers Charm<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=598172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dodgy Jalopy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=574578\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Monstrous War-Leech<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=597920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tetsuo, Imperial Champion<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=588402\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Glint Raker<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=634755\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Traverse Eternity<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=649929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marvo, Deep Operative<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=652183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cait, Cage Brawler<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each player sacrifices the creature they control with the highest mana value unless they pay that creature&#8217;s mana cost. If two or more creatures a player controls are tied for highest, that player chooses one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Each player sacrifices the creature they control with the greatest mana value unless they pay that creature&#8217;s mana cost. If two or more creatures a player controls are tied for greatest, that player chooses one.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gix\u2019s Command (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the previous section, the fourth mode of <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=583682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gix\u2019s Command<\/a> referred to creatures with the \u201chighest\u201d power; this gets updated to the standard \u201cgreatest.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old ability text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the highest power among creatures they control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ability text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Each opponent sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures they control.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=692079\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic<\/a>&#8216;s second ability referred to the energy counters \u201cspent\u201d; this gets updated to the standard \u201cpaid.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old ability text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of your end step, you may pay one or more {E}. If you do, create an X\/X colorless Vehicle artifact token named Nalaar Aetherjet with flying and crew 2, where X is the amount of {E} spent this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ability text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>At the beginning of your end step, you may pay one or more {E}. If you do, create an X\/X colorless Vehicle artifact token named Nalaar Aetherjet with flying and crew 2, where X is the amount of {E} paid this way.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clash reminder text (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reminder text for the <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70130\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">clash<\/a> keyword action gets an update, which brings it in line with the templating guideline for putting cards on the top or bottom of a library, which had been introduced with <em>Magic: The Gathering Foundations<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update applies to: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145988\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Oaken Brawler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pollen Lullaby<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145970\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Sentry Oak<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=143016\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Springjack Knight<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145989\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Broken Ambitions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=146172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Captivating Glance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paperfin Rascal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ringskipper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=139668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scattering Stroke<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Whirlpool Whelm<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bog Hoodlums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=146160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hoarder&#8217;s Greed<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145991\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Weed Strangle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145992\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Adder-Staff Boggart<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145987\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lash Out<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=143372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fistful of Force<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gilt-Leaf Ambush<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=145990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nath&#8217;s Elite<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=139489\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Spring Cleaning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=146594\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Woodland Guidance<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152616\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Redeem the Lost<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Research the Deep<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152667\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pulling Teeth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152836\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Revive the Fallen<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152534\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Fire Juggler<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Release the Ants<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Titan&#8217;s Revenge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=152874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Recross the Paths<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=649929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Marvo, Deep Operative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When this creature enters, clash with an opponent. If you win, put a +1\/+1 counter on this creature. <em>(Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a higher mana value.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When this creature enters, clash with an opponent. If you win, put a +1\/+1 counter on this creature. <em>(Each clashing player reveals the top card of their library, then puts that card on their choice of the top or bottom. A player wins if their card had a greater mana value.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changeling reminder text (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two cards which create creature tokens with changeling used a nonstandard reminder text for that ability; the text gets updated to the standard template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update applies to: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=464170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Birthing Boughs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=567234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Black Market Connections<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>{4}, {T}: Create a 2\/2 colorless Shapeshifter creature token with changeling. <em>(It has every creature type.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>{4}, {T}: Create a 2\/2 colorless Shapeshifter creature token with changeling. <em>(It is every creature type.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New reminder text (nonfunctional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two cards reprinted in <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander<\/em> get reminder text for the <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R70117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">mill<\/a> keyword action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update applies to: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=696311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hedron Crab<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=696460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skull Prophet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Landfall \u2014 Whenever a land you control enters, target player mills three cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New ability text (example):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Landfall \u2014 Whenever a land you control enters, target player mills three cards. <em>(They put the top three cards of their library into their graveyard.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ruling-changes\">Changes to Gatherer rulings (nonfunctional)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hushbringer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One ruling has been removed from <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=472980\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hushbringer<\/a>&#8216;s Gatherer page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An ability that triggers on a card leaving a zone (such as that of <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=473069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Syr Konrad, the Grim<\/a>) won&#8217;t trigger if that card is leaving its previous zone because it&#8217;s entering the battlefield as a creature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prisoner&#8217;s Dilemma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rulings on the Gatherer page of <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=649972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Prisoner\u2019s Dilemma<\/a> stated that the players <em>voted <\/em>for silence or snitch; this has been incorrect since the card\u2019s release in <em>Murders at Karlov Manor Commander<\/em>. The generic rulings for voting have been removed and the remaining one now refers to choices made instead of votes cast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To secretly vote, each player writes down their chosen option without showing it to anyone else. Each player then keeps their vote secret until all players simultaneously reveal their votes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before secret votes are revealed, players may announce how they intend to vote, but they can&#8217;t reveal what they actually wrote down until all votes are simultaneously revealed. Players can lie about how they intend to vote before the votes are revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abilities that trigger &#8220;whenever players finish voting&#8221; trigger once all players have voted or once all secret votes are revealed, but they won&#8217;t go on the stack until the current spell or ability finishes resolving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each player must vote for one of the available options. They can&#8217;t abstain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Votes are cast during the resolution of Prisoner&#8217;s Dilemma, so any responses to Prisoner&#8217;s Dilemma must be made without knowing the outcome of the vote. Have fun iterating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Choices are made during the resolution of Prisoner&#8217;s Dilemma, so any responses to Prisoner&#8217;s Dilemma must be made without knowing the outcome of those choices. Have fun iterating!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spawnbed Protector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rulings on <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=665046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Spawnbed Protector<\/a>&#8216;s Gatherer page stated that the triggered ability had to always target a card; this has been incorrect since the card\u2019s release in <em>Modern Horizons 3 Commander<\/em>. The incorrect ruling has been removed and the remaining one has been expanded to address the possibility of not choosing a target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are no Eldrazi creature cards in your graveyard at the beginning of your end step, Spawnbed Protector&#8217;s ability won&#8217;t do anything. You won&#8217;t have time to put one or more Eldrazi creature cards in your graveyard once your end step begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the target Eldrazi creature card is illegal as Spawnbed Protector&#8217;s ability tries to resolve, it won&#8217;t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won&#8217;t create Eldrazi Scion tokens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not have to choose a target for Spawnbed Protector&#8217;s ability, and if you don&#8217;t, you will still create Eldrazi Scion tokens. If you do choose a target but the target Eldrazi creature card is illegal as Spawnbed Protector&#8217;s ability tries to resolve, it won&#8217;t resolve and none of its effects will happen. You won&#8217;t create Eldrazi Scion tokens.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anything can be modified<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The rulings for modified permanents contained an entry stating that only creatures could count as modified; this has been incorrect since the <em>Magic: The Gathering Foundations<\/em> update and has not been the intended outcome since <em>Modern Horizons 3<\/em>. That ruling has been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update applies to: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548352\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Guardians of Oboro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548405\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lethal Exploit<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Unforgiving One<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548445\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flame Discharge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548448\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kami&#8217;s Flare<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Thundering Raiju<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Upriser Renegade<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548499\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Heir of the Ancient Fang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548503\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Remnant of the Rising Star<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548508\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kodama of the West Tree<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Orochi Merge-Keeper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Invigorating Hot Spring<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548575\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Towashi Guide-Bot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=548576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Walking Skyscraper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=553668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chishiro, the Shattered Blade<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=553915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Akki Battle Squad<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=553917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kami of Celebration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=553924\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">One with the Kami<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=553926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Silkguard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Envoy of the Ancestors<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Guardian of the Forgotten<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662251\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lethal Throwdown<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lion Umbra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662320\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Signature Slam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Temperamental Oozewagg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Arna Kenner\u00fcd, Skycaptain<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662336\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Expanding Ooze<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Golden-Tail Trainer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662347\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Obstinate Gargoyle<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=662348\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ondu Knotmaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Only creatures can be modified. If a modified creature stops being a creature, it is no longer considered modified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chatzuk, Mighty Guitarist (playtest)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One ruling on <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=677646\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chatzuk, Mighty Guitarist (playtest)<\/a>&#8216;s Gatherer page still referred to the damage assignment order which had been removed with the <em>Magic: The Gathering Foundations<\/em> update. That reference has been removed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If a creature in combat has banding, its controller assigns damage for creatures blocking or blocked by it. That player can ignore the damage assignment order when making this assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If a creature in combat has banding, its controller assigns damage for creatures blocking or blocked by it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amzu, Swarm&#8217;s Hunger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A typo in the ruling on the Gatherer page of <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=651759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Amzu, Swarm&#8217;s Hunger<\/a> has been corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Old text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If multiple cards leave your graveyard at the same time, Amzu, Swarm&#8217;s Hunger ability [sic] will trigger only once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New text:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If multiple cards leave your graveyard at the same time, Amzu, Swarm&#8217;s Hunger&#8217;s ability will trigger only once.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repeated rulings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three cards reprinted as part of the <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> release get new rulings identical to their existing ones (in the case of Genesis Ultimatum, the new rulings are slightly expanded). Effectively, these cards\u2019 rulings get duplicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This update applies to: <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Twin Bolt<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=698102\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Genesis Ultimatum<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=698103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Inspired Ultimatum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a similar vein, <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693703\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Shiko, Paragon of the Way<\/a> has two nigh identical rulings for cards with an {X} in their mana cost, and <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693682\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Kotis, the Fangkeeper<\/a> gets a ruling for such cards that is completely irrelevant to Kotis&#8217;s abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"official-bulletin\">A look at the official update bulletin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid spoilers, I did not read <a href=\"https:\/\/magic.wizards.com\/en\/news\/announcements\/tarkir-dragonstorm-update-bulletin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">WotC&#8217;s official bulletin<\/a> before writing the preceding sections. With my own analysis of the update complete, I now have a look, and list whatever catches my eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>These are the rules for Omen cards [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201comen\u201d should be lowercase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can also tap a creature you control to reduce the harmonize cost by an amount of generic mana equal to that creature&#8217;s power.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHarmonize cost\u201d should be \u201ctotal cost.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=642442\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hakbal of the Surging Soul<\/a> blazed a trail for effects that instruct multiple permanents to explore at the same time. Hakbal was so far ahead of his time that the rule defining how this works didn&#8217;t exist until now.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I could have sworn that rule <a href=\"https:\/\/yawgatog.com\/resources\/magic-rules\/#R6082f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">608.2f<\/a> existed prior to the <em>Tarkir: Dragonstorm<\/em> update, and my older versions of the CR back me up on that point. Fortunately, the bulletin provides an answer in the opening paragraph of the CR changes section: in case of discrepancies, the rules take precedence, so the quoted text seems to simply be in error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This rule was updated to clarify cases where an object being instructed to connive as part of a simultaneous instruction to multiple permanents is no longer on the battlefield when that instruction is performed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I wouldn\u2019t use the word \u201cclarify\u201d when talking about a functional change, so this word choice seems peculiar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We&#8217;ve unified the language between the different abilities represented by impending to clarify that if a spell&#8217;s impending cost was paid, copies of that spell (like ones created by the last ability of <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=491896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Lithoform Engine<\/a>, for example) should function just like the original [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, this peculiar use of \u201cclarify\u201d when talking about a functional change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This rule clarifies how max speed abilities that grant abilities that function in zones other than the battlefield work.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Third time is the charm. This section also confirms the intent of the new rule, but does not address the reasons behind the implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>New Ability Words<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renew<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Flurry <\/em>does not appear on the list of new ability words. It probably knows what it did.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In addition to the following rules text updates, we also made a few changes to reminder text as well as some lingering things to hammer out after the large-scale changes made with <em>Aetherdrift<\/em> to apply new <em>Magic: The Gathering Foundations<\/em> templating across the Oracle text of cards.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>No hint that remaining issues will be addressed in future updates, so my reclassification as \u201cfeatures\u201d seems correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>None of them are so interesting as to mention here.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for giving my bulletins a purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This is a <em>non-functional<\/em> change.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Why the italics? Do people actually think that exchanging \u201chighest\u201d for \u201cgreatest\u201d constitutes a functional change, so stressing the \u201cnon-functional\u201d part becomes that important? And if that&#8217;s the case, why not mention this for all the changes, since they are all just as obviously nonfunctional?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The original text of <a href=\"https:\/\/gatherer.wizards.com\/Pages\/Card\/Details.aspx?multiverseid=693686\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mardu Siegebreaker<\/a>&#8216;s last ability was written in a way that could lead to confusion about the delayed triggered ability it creates. The new text removes that confusion by adding the word &#8220;next&#8221; and bringing the ability in line with other similar abilities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>I did not notice this before; seems like I need to add \u201cdetect release-day errata\u201d to my to-do list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fix for saddle isn\u2019t mentioned, which makes me wonder about the criteria for including changes in the bulletin. It can\u2019t be the impact of the rules change, since less impactful things like the changes to connive and explore are included. It also can\u2019t be the complexity of the change, since the fix for max speed gets included. Maybe it\u2019s just random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing that isn\u2019t mentioned are the handful of corrected Gatherer rulings. On the one hand, Gatherer rulings play no role whatsoever in the game rules or in tournament policy, so I understand it if WotC don\u2019t see the need to mention them in the update bulletin, which is targeted toward rules-oriented people; on the other hand, people (even rules-oriented ones) mistake Gatherer rulings for genuine rules all the time, so this would have been an excellent opportunity to remind them not to blindly believe everything they read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, this update was way less stressful than the <em>Aetherdrift<\/em> update, which took me about a month to process and write. Also, the number of corrections may indicate a new trend toward developing the CR more, which have not seen much activity in recent times. Last but not least, WotC published an update bulletin which did not disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I plan to put out another update bulletin, which forms a pair with the March 2025 one, in the next few days. The one after that will most likely be <em>Magic: The Gathering\u2014FINAL FANTASY<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"497bc4a8-a4fc-4cb3-bb6e-84b5f74f9e20\">Then again, WotC often omit minor changes in their own bulletins, so it\u2019s par for the course. <a href=\"#497bc4a8-a4fc-4cb3-bb6e-84b5f74f9e20-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"d6bbd57a-958f-4184-927d-65c1cbcedd61\">Hopefully, 3 will be the max iteration of max speed\u2019s definition. <a href=\"#d6bbd57a-958f-4184-927d-65c1cbcedd61-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"add38483-3e70-49c5-8429-333dbf778e1a\">As in &#8220;they trigger interested people such as myself to write about them, thus generating engagement.&#8221; <a href=\"#add38483-3e70-49c5-8429-333dbf778e1a-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An overview of the CR and Oracle updates released for Tarkir: Dragonstorm, along with some thoughts and comments. 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