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Rule 316.8
Showdowns
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316.8.aA Showdown occurs when a Combat occurs.316.8.bA Showdown is marked as Staged at a Battlefield in the cleanup after the Contested status is applied to that Battlefield.316.8.cA Showdown is a structured Window of Opportunity where Players may play cards and activate abilities with Action or Reaction. See rule 341. Showdowns for more information.