A reflection of Glasc Mixologist is holding battlefield. The beginning phase begins and reflection goes away. I play the deathknell unit on the battlefield where my reflection was. Do I get a point from hold?

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FAQ #11054·June 13, 2026·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Based on the rules and your scenario, yes, you do get a point from Holding.

While you previously understood that having items on the chain prevents you from losing control, confirms that you score from a Hold simply by maintaining control of a battlefield during your Beginning Phase. Because the Deathknell ability creates a pending item on the chain, you maintain control of the battlefield throughout the Beginning Phase, satisfying the requirement to score.

The Reasoning

  1. Requirement for Holding: According to , a player scores from a "Hold" by maintaining control of a battlefield during their Beginning Phase.
  2. Chain Protection: Items on the chain prevent you from losing control of a battlefield ().
  3. The Sequence:
    • Beginning Phase: The game checks for control to determine if a point is scored.
    • Reflection Leaves: Your Reflection token leaves the battlefield, but because the Deathknell ability is placed on the chain, you do not lose control.
    • Resolution: You retain control because of the pending item on the chain. Since control is maintained throughout the Beginning Phase, the condition for scoring is met regardless of whether a unit is physically present at the exact moment of the check.

Summary

Because the Deathknell ability creates a pending item on the chain, you maintain control of the battlefield during the Beginning Phase. Under , this is sufficient to score the point from the Hold, even if your previous unit left the battlefield before the new one arrived.

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

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