Mar 1, 2017
What's the difference between a static ability and a replacement effect?
A static ability is any ability of a permanent that’s not an activated ability or triggered ability. Any ability of a permanent that doesn’t use the stack is a static ability. e.g. Flying
Replacement effects modify how certain events occur. They can be the result of static abilities or set up by the resolution of spells, activated abilities, or triggered abilites. e.g. “Jungle Shrine enters the battlefield tapped.”