Rule 383.4.a
Play Effects are Triggered Abilities whose Condition includes the Permanent that has the Play Effect being played to the board.
- 383.4.a.1 These are commonly structured as “When you play me…” for Units and “When you play this…” for Gear.
- 383.4.a.2 These Triggered Abilities are put on the Chain as Pending Items after the Permanent these effects correspond to is…
- 383.4.a.3 These Triggered Abilities can be referred to as Play Effects.
- 383.4.a.4 Abilities that trigger when another object is played are not considered Play Effects.