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* [[Keyword actions]]: verbs that have a special rules meaning. Sometimes reminder text summarizes their meanings. | * [[Keyword actions]]: verbs that have a special rules meaning. Sometimes reminder text summarizes their meanings. | ||
* [[Ability word]]s are words that group cards that have a common functionality and do not imply any particular rules. | * [[Ability word]]s are words that group cards that have a common functionality and do not imply any particular rules. | ||
** Abilities always fall into one of three categories: [[activated ability|activated abilities]], [[triggered ability|triggered abilities]], and [[static ability|static abilities]]. Some activated or triggered abilities are also [[mana ability|mana abilities]], and some static abilities are also [[evasion ability|evasion abilities]]. Some abilities may be indicated by the presence of a [[keyword]]. | |||
* [[:Category:Miscellaneous mechanics|Mechanics that are not clearly classified]] | * [[:Category:Miscellaneous mechanics|Mechanics that are not clearly classified]] | ||
Revision as of 08:03, 15 August 2014
A mechanic is a card ability that can be used on multiple cards. The word mechanic has no meaning in the Comprehensive Rules, it's merely a design concept. [1]
Mechanics can be categorized as:
- Keywords or "keyword abilities": words attached to rules text, that represent an ability that is constant. They come with reminder text, except if they are evergreen.
- Keyword actions: verbs that have a special rules meaning. Sometimes reminder text summarizes their meanings.
- Ability words are words that group cards that have a common functionality and do not imply any particular rules.
- Abilities always fall into one of three categories: activated abilities, triggered abilities, and static abilities. Some activated or triggered abilities are also mana abilities, and some static abilities are also evasion abilities. Some abilities may be indicated by the presence of a keyword.
- Mechanics that are not clearly classified
References
External links
- Randy Buehler (March 29, 2002). "The "Almost" Mechanics". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (June 18, 2007). "Keyword Play". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Brady Dommermuth (June 01, 2009). "Mechanically Inclined". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (February 7, 2011). "Fight Club, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- Mark Rosewater (February 14, 2011). "Fight Club, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.