Last Updated: 2026-03-30
652.5. Proceed with the game.
652.5.a. Turn
652.5.a.1. If the removed player was the Turn Player, play proceeds in Turn Order to the next available player in order.
652.5.b. Focus
652.5.b.1. If the removed player had Focus in a Showdown, the next Player in order receives Focus.
652.5.b.2. If the player being removed creates a state where all Players have Passed their Focus, the Showdown ends and play proceeds as necessary, E.G. Combat is resolved or a Cleanup is completed.
652.5.c. Priority
652.5.c.1. If the removed player had Priority during a Chain, the next Player in order receives Priority.
652.5.c.2. If the player being removed creates a state where all Players have passed Priority, then the most recent spell or ability on the Chain will resolve with Priority being re-established as appropriate for the state after the resolution of that spell or ability.