504. Draw Step

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In short

The draw step: the card for the turn is drawn as a turn-based action — BEFORE anyone can respond. Only afterwards do triggers go on the stack and priority is given. In a two-player game the starting player skips this step in their first turn (103.8a).

Informal summary — the official English text below is authoritative.

504.1.First, the active player draws a card. This turn-based action doesn’t use the stack.

504.2.Second, the active player gets priority. (See rule 117, “Timing and Priority.”)

Source: Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering Comprehensive Rules. Unofficial presentation under the Fan Content Policy. Rules effective as of Sep 25, 2026