Rules

Comprehensive Rules

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200General 201Name 202Mana Cost and Color 203Illustration 204Color Indicator 205Type Line 206Expansion Symbol 207Text Box 208Power/Toughness 209Loyalty 210Defense 211Hand Modifier 212Life Modifier 213Information Below the Text Box

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203. Illustration

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203.1

The illustration is printed on the upper half of a card and has no effect on game play. For example, a creature doesn’t have the flying ability unless stated in its rules text, even if it’s depicted as flying.