Figure of Fable — ruling 1

The effects from Figure of Fable's abilities overwrite other effects that set power and/or toughness if and only if those effects existed before the ability resolved. They will not overwrite effects that modify power or toughness without setting it (whether from a static ability, counters, or a resolved spell or ability), nor will they overwrite effects that set power and toughness which come into existence after they resolve. Effects that switch a creature's power and toughness are always applied after any other power- or toughness-changing effects, regardless of the order in which they are created.

Figure of Fable — ruling 2

None of these abilities have durations. If one of them resolves, it will remain in effect until the game ends, Figure of Fable leaves the battlefield, or some subsequent effect changes its characteristics, whichever comes first.

Figure of Fable — ruling 3

Figure of Fable's abilities overwrite its existing creature types. For example, once Figure of Fable's second ability resolves, if it was a Scout when the ability resolves, Figure of Fable will be a Kithkin Soldier. It won't have the Scout creature type.

Figure of Fable — ruling 4

You can activate Figure of Fable's abilities regardless of what creature types it currently has. Each ability checks Figure of Fable's creature types when it resolves. If Figure of Fable doesn't have the appropriate creature type at that time, the ability will do nothing. (Go figure.)

Figure of Fable : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Figure of Fable is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

: This creature becomes a Kithkin Scout with base power and toughness 2/3. : If this creature is a Scout, it becomes a Kithkin Soldier with base power and toughness 4/5. : If this creature is a Soldier, it becomes a Kithkin Avatar with base power and toughness 7/8 and protection from each of your opponents.

How it works : Figure of Fable

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1November 17, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
The effects from Figure of Fable's abilities overwrite other effects that set power and/or toughness if and only if those effects existed before the ability resolved. They will not overwrite effects that modify power or toughness without setting it (whether from a static ability, counters, or a resolved spell or ability), nor will they overwrite effects that set power and toughness which come into existence after they resolve. Effects that switch a creature's power and toughness are always applied after any other power- or toughness-changing effects, regardless of the order in which they are created.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2November 17, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
None of these abilities have durations. If one of them resolves, it will remain in effect until the game ends, Figure of Fable leaves the battlefield, or some subsequent effect changes its characteristics, whichever comes first.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3November 17, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
Figure of Fable's abilities overwrite its existing creature types. For example, once Figure of Fable's second ability resolves, if it was a Scout when the ability resolves, Figure of Fable will be a Kithkin Soldier. It won't have the Scout creature type.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#4November 17, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
You can activate Figure of Fable's abilities regardless of what creature types it currently has. Each ability checks Figure of Fable's creature types when it resolves. If Figure of Fable doesn't have the appropriate creature type at that time, the ability will do nothing. (Go figure.)
No other card is named in this ruling.