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Rule 135.2.e
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135.2.e.1Rules text sometimes contains symbols that express game concepts. Each symbol also has a shorthand used to represent it in written text.135.2.e.2The cost of Exhausting a Permanent is represented by the “exhaust symbol,” which resembles a card turning sideways. Its shorthand is [E]. (Some previous rules information has given its shorthand as [T].)135.2.e.3Might is represented by the “Might symbol,” which resembles a sword and shield. Its shorthand is [M]. (Some previous rules information has given its shorthand as [S].)135.2.e.4Power of a specific Domain is represented by its domain symbol and the corresponding shorthand. See rule 134. Domain for more information.135.2.e.5Power of any Domain is represented by a swirling rainbow symbol. Its shorthand is [A].135.2.e.6Power of a domain corresponding to a card’s own Domain is not represented by a symbol, but appears in these rules similarly to other symbols. Its shorthand is [C].135.2.e.7A keyword associated with an ability is indicated by the [>] symbol.