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'''Tap''' is an | '''Tap''' is an [[keyword action]] that is usually represented on cards with {{T}} symbol. The tap symbol was introduced on cards in the ''[[4th Edition]]''. | ||
==Tap symbol== | ==Tap symbol== | ||
The tap symbol has undergone 2 changes. | The tap symbol has undergone 2 changes. Originally the symbol was a tilted T. In ''4th Edition'', it was changed to a curved arrow with a tilted rectangle representing the tapping card. In ''[[8th Edition]]'', it was changed to a curved arrow without the rectangle behind it {{T}}. | ||
{{Rules| | {{Rules| | ||
text = '''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' | text = '''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' ''(as of October 1, 2008)'' | ||
* '''104.''' [[Numbers and symbols|Numbers and Symbols]] | * '''104.''' [[Numbers and symbols|Numbers and Symbols]] | ||
**'''104.4.''' The tap symbol is {T}. The tap symbol in an activation cost means “Tap this permanent.” A permanent that’s already tapped can’t be tapped again to pay the cost. Creatures that haven’t been under a player’s control continuously since the beginning of his or her most recent turn can’t use any ability with the tap symbol in the cost. See rule 212.3f. | **'''104.4.''' The tap symbol is {T}. The tap symbol in an activation cost means “Tap this permanent.” A permanent that’s already tapped can’t be tapped again to pay the cost. Creatures that haven’t been under a player’s control continuously since the beginning of his or her most recent turn can’t use any ability with the tap symbol in the cost. See rule 212.3f. | ||
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text = '''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' | text = '''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]''' ''(as of October 1, 2008)'' | ||
*'''501.7.''' Tap | *'''501.7.''' Tap | ||
**'''501.7a''' To tap a permanent, turn it sideways from an upright position. | **'''501.7a''' To tap a permanent, turn it sideways from an upright position. | ||
**'''501.7b''' To untap a permanent, rotate it back to the upright position from a sideways position. | **'''501.7b''' To untap a permanent, rotate it back to the upright position from a sideways position. | ||
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==See also== | |||
*[[Untap]] | |||
{{rule-stub}} | {{rule-stub}} | ||
[[Category: Magic rules]] | [[Category: Magic rules]] | ||
Revision as of 11:14, 18 October 2008
Tap is an keyword action that is usually represented on cards with 
symbol. The tap symbol was introduced on cards in the 4th Edition.
Tap symbol
The tap symbol has undergone 2 changes. Originally the symbol was a tilted T. In 4th Edition, it was changed to a curved arrow with a tilted rectangle representing the tapping card. In 8th Edition, it was changed to a curved arrow without the rectangle behind it .
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Actions that cause a card to tap
- Using its activated ability if that ability requires it to tap
- Declaring a creature as an attacker (see Declare Attackers Step)
- Regenerating
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