Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as “playing” that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to “activating” that ability.
January 25, 2019 · Ravnica Allegiance
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.
May 1, 2014 · Journey into Nyx
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as “playing” that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to “activating” that ability.
September 30, 2011 · Innistrad
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.
June 17, 2011 · Commander 2011
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as “playing” that
April 1, 2011 · Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.
February 4, 2011 · Mirrodin Besieged
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as “playing” that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to “activating” that ability.
October 1, 2010 · Scars of Mirrodin
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as “playing” that
July 16, 2010 · Magic 2011
Previously, the action of using an activated ability was referred to on cards as "playing" that ability. Cards that were printed with that text have received errata in the Oracle card reference so they now refer to "activating" that ability.