If a triggered ability has multiple effects, how are they typically handled?

When a triggered ability has multiple effects, they are resolved in the order that they were triggered, one after the other. This means that each effect takes place completely before the next effect begins to resolve. This sequential processing ensures that the game state can be accurately updated after each individual effect, allowing for interactions that depend on the outcomes of previous effects in the chain of the triggered ability.

This resolution process is crucial in maintaining the integrity of game mechanics, as it ensures that any changes to the board state, player life totals, or other relevant factors are immediately considered as other effects may depend on the result of the first effect. While players may have some agency in determining how to order triggers if they control multiple triggers, inherent properties of each effect will resolve before moving on to the next.

The other options suggest either simultaneous resolution or player preferences dictating the order, which do not reflect the structured turn-based nature of the Magic: The Gathering rules. The guideline for triggers ensures clarity and fairness, allowing for predictable interactions during gameplay.