Last Updated: 2026-03-30
428.1. Killing is the action of a Permanent going to the trash from the board.
428.1.a. This can be Active or Passive.
428.1.a.1. Active Kill is when the action is taken when instructed by a game effect or as a cost for a card or ability.
428.1.a.2. Passive Kill is when the action is taken as a result of Lethal Damage or as a consequence for any other state.