512. Ending Phase

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In short

The ending phase: collective term for the end step and the cleanup step (rules 513 and 514). Beware old cards: "at end of turn" on very old cards means the end step — modern cards say precisely "at the beginning of the end step".

Informal summary — the official English text below is authoritative.

512.1.The ending phase consists of two steps: end and cleanup.

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