Tap

Tap is an action keyword represented on cards with symbol. The tap symbol was introduce 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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