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Rule 383.4.a
Play Effects are Triggered Abilities whose Condition includes the Permanent that has the Play Effect being played to the board.
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383.4.a.1These are commonly structured as “When you play me…” for Units and “When you play this…” for Gear.383.4.a.2These Triggered Abilities are put on the Chain as Pending Items after the Permanent these effects correspond to is finalized and enters the board.383.4.a.3These Triggered Abilities can be referred to as Play Effects.383.4.a.4Abilities that trigger when another object is played are not considered Play Effects.