Rules glossary

↑ Section 702. Keyword Abilities

702.21 Ward ☆

• ☆ 702.21a 🔗 Ward is a triggered ability. Ward [cost] means “Whenever this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless that player pays [cost].”
• ☆ 702.21b 🔗 Some ward abilities include an X in their cost and state what X is equal to. This value is determined at the time the ability resolves, not locked in as the ability triggers.

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