CR / RELEASE 2026-07-24
Rule 338.1.a
Play a Card or Activated Ability that is legally timed.
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338.1.a.1Cards and Activated Abilities, by default, cannot be played during a Closed State.338.1.a.2A Legally Timed Card or Activated Ability would be one with Reaction or one that will have Reaction when played under appropriate circumstances.338.1.a.3Other exceptions may be created during regular play.338.1.a.4The Card or Activated Ability will be added to the chain as a Pending Item, following the steps of playing a card.338.1.a.5This can be an additional item to the item that Started the Chain in the case of the first player with Priority after creating the Chain.338.1.a.6Whether a Card or Activated Ability is legally timed is evaluated during the “Check Legality” step of Playing a Card. See rule 349. Playing Cards for more information. See rule 398. Playing or Activating Abilities for more information.338.1.a.7Playing a Card or Activated Ability will create one or more Pending Items. Return to Step 1: Finalize.