If I cast Thrill of the Hunt on my only unit at a battlefield that I have control of on my opponent's turn, do I score a point?

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FAQ #10655·May 26, 2026·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

To determine if you score a point in this scenario, we must look at the rules for Control and Scoring (Rules 185-187, 464-466).

The Ruling

No, you will not score a point. Because you never lose control of the battlefield during the resolution of Thrill of the Hunt, re-entering the unit does not trigger a "Conquer" event.

Sequence of Events & Reasoning

  1. Initial State: You control a battlefield.
  2. Casting Thrill of the Hunt: When you play Thrill of the Hunt, the unit is banished and then played back to the battlefield. Per the Rules FAQ Clarification for , the played unit is considered pending on the chain during this resolution.
  3. Control Status: Because the unit is pending on the chain during the spell's resolution, you never actually lose control of the battlefield.
  4. Re-establishing Control: Since you never lost control of the battlefield, placing the unit back at the site does not constitute "gaining control."
  5. Conquer Requirement: Per Rule 464.1, a "Conquer" (which awards a score) only occurs if you gain control of a battlefield. Since you maintained continuous control throughout the spell's resolution, no new "Conquer" event occurs.

Key Nuances

  • FAQ 9519 vs. Your Scenario: FAQ 9519 addresses a situation where control is actually lost and re-established. In your scenario, the specific interaction of Thrill of the Hunt maintains your control, meaning the requirements for a "Conquer" are not met.
  • Conquer Requirement: A "Conquer" is a specific game event that triggers only when you seize control of a battlefield. Since you never relinquished control during the spell's effect, this re-entry does not constitute a new "Conquer" event (FAQ 8068).

Summary: You do not score a point because you did not lose and re-gain control of the battlefield; your control remained continuous throughout the resolution of the spell.

Note: I could not fully verify this ruling against the retrieved rules.

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