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An MTG Templating Cookbook: Common Rules Text Patterns

A cookbook of correctly-templated MTG rules text patterns: ETB and dies triggers, tap and sacrifice costs, modal, anthems, and replacement effects.

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MTG Ability Types Explained: Triggered, Activated, and Static

A clear reference to MTG ability types — triggered, activated, and static abilities, plus spell and keyword abilities — for players and custom card designers.

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MTG Keyword Abilities: The Complete List by Color

The complete list of MTG keyword abilities by color: all 18 evergreen keywords defined, color-pie distribution, and evergreen vs deciduous explained.

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How to Write MTG Oracle Text That Reads Like the Real Thing

The templating conventions behind Magic's rules text — keyword capitalization, trigger words, activated-ability syntax, reminder text, and the phrasing patterns that make a custom card feel printed.

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