When determining the Active Player after an effect resolves, should triggered abilities be ignored when checking for the most recent item on the Chain, or should the controller of the most recent item (even if it's a triggered ability) become the Active Player?

Ruling: The controller of the most recent item on the Chain becomes the Active Player, even if that item is a triggered ability. Do not ignore triggered abilities for this calculation.

Nuances:

  • Rule 541.2 (which states triggered abilities do not affect the order of the Active Player) is likely to be deleted in future rules updates
  • Triggered ability rules may be reworked in the future, but no definite timeline or approach has been confirmed