Rule 808.1.d
The Trigger for this and similar effects that trigger on their source’s death is the Permanent being Killed and sent to the Trash.
- 808.1.d.1 If the Permanent with the effect is not sent to the Trash, for example because its "killed" event was replaced with a…
- 808.1.d.2 The trigger will be added to the chain as a Pending Item before the card with an ability that triggers on its own…
- 808.1.d.3 Before the card is moved to the Trash, note its location, its attributes, and any other details related to the effect…