ok sorry if this is a common question but I cannot find an answer in this particular case.
If you play {academy rector} and it is {canceled}. What would be the effect??
I would believe that the effect would be void by cancel, but it's an older card and the text is kinda funky.
Always use the Oracle text.
If the Rector is countered, nothing happens. Just like every other creature. Her ability is a dies trigger.
Ahh, gotcha. The text was a little funky so I had to ask, thank you.
In this case, it doesn't matter if you use the original wording or the oracle text.
The {Academy Rector} never came into play (or battlefield) because it was countered. Therefore, the trigger never occurs.
Quote from: Sardok on October 16, 2015, 01:58:10 AM
In this case, it doesn't matter if you use the original wording or the oracle text.
The {Academy Rector} never came into play (or battlefield) because it was countered. Therefore, the trigger never occurs.
Well, the wording does matter if you aren't sure when a card was considered "in play".
Later cards still use "can be played" as a way of saying you can play the land or cast the spell exiled by a card.
Magic has about 20 years of rules evolution, and you can't fault someone for liking the game but not knowing all rules changes in those 20 years.
The Oracle rules are always updated if needed, so when playing with older cards and if you're in doubt as to how it should work: get on your phone, use the database and check the Oracle ruling. Saves so much discussion..
Quote from: Sardok on October 16, 2015, 01:58:10 AM
In this case, it doesn't matter if you use the original wording or the oracle text.
The {Academy Rector} never came into play (or battlefield) because it was countered. Therefore, the trigger never occurs.
You're right that the Oracle text isn't functionally different, but it's far more clear to someone who is confused about the wording on the card.