Rule 101.2 · The Magic Golden Rules

When a rule or effect allows or directs something to happen, and another effect states that it can’t happen, the “can’t” effect takes precedence.

Example: If one effect reads “You may play an additional land this turn” and another reads “You can’t play lands this turn,” the effect that precludes you from playing lands wins.

Subrules

101.2a

Adding abilities to objects and removing abilities from objects don’t fall under this rule. (See rule 113.10.)

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