Spectral Lynx — ruling 1

Activating the ability creates a replacement effect that acts like a shield, replacing the next time Spectral Lynx would be destroyed that turn. This shield works against effects that try to destroy Spectral Lynx or lethal damage that would be dealt to Spectral Lynx.

Spectral Lynx — ruling 2

Spectral Lynx can regenerate even if it isn’t in combat, it’s already tapped, or it’s undamaged.

Spectral Lynx — ruling 3

You can activate the regeneration ability even if Spectral Lynx isn’t at risk of being destroyed.

Spectral Lynx : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Spectral Lynx 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

Protection from green : Regenerate this creature.

How it works : Spectral Lynx

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1December 8, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
Activating the ability creates a replacement effect that acts like a shield, replacing the next time Spectral Lynx would be destroyed that turn. This shield works against effects that try to destroy Spectral Lynx or lethal damage that would be dealt to Spectral Lynx.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2December 8, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
Spectral Lynx can regenerate even if it isn’t in combat, it’s already tapped, or it’s undamaged.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3December 8, 2022· Wizards of the Coast
You can activate the regeneration ability even if Spectral Lynx isn’t at risk of being destroyed.
No other card is named in this ruling.