Core Rules - v1.4
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| 402.4.b. |
If there are legal options to choose, the ability’s controller must choose them. They may not decline this stage of playing a Trigger. |
| 403. |
Determine Total Cost |
| 403.1. |
Determine the base cost of the Ability. |
| 403.1.a. |
Activated Abilities will have a cost listed before the “:” in their text. |
| 403.1.b. |
Triggered Abilities will typically not have a base cost associated with them when placed on the chain due to their conditions. |
| 403.1.b.1. |
If a Triggered Ability has a cost within instructions (e.g. “[do X] to [do Y]”), the cost is taken as the base cost. |
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See rule 740.2.a. for more information on costs within instructions. |
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