804.1
The Emperor variant always uses the deploy creatures option, and it can be used in other variants that allow players to compete in teams. Multiplayer formats in which players compete as individuals usually don’t use this option.
Current Comprehensive Rules · Effective 2026-08-07
Section 804: Deploy Creatures Option
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Chapter 8 · Multiplayer Rules
Section 804
804. Deploy Creatures Option
2 rules
804.2
Each creature has the ability “{T}: Target teammate gains control of this creature. Activate only as a sorcery.”