Rules glossary

↑ Section 809. Emperor Variant

809.3 The Emperor variant uses the following default options. ☆

• ☆ 809.3a 🔗 The range of influence is limited to 2 for emperors and 1 for generals. See rule 801, “Limited Range of Influence Option.” (refs: 801)
• ☆ 809.3b 🔗 Emperor games use the deploy creatures option (see rule 804). (refs: 804)
• ☆ 809.3c 🔗 A player can attack only an opponent seated immediately next to them, a planeswalker controlled by a player seated immediately next to them, or a battle protected by a player seated immediately next to them. Example: At the start of an Emperor game, neither emperor can attack any opponents, even though both of the opposing generals are within their spell range.

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