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Does Siphoned Power affect only units currently at the chosen battlefield when it resolves, or does it create a continuous effect that affects units that move there later in the turn?

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FAQ #1238·asked by 300330392538578955·December 31, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Siphoned Power only affects units that are at the chosen battlefield when the spell resolves. It does not create a continuous effect on the battlefield that would affect units arriving later.

Sequence:

  • When Siphoned Power resolves, choose a battlefield
  • All friendly units currently at that battlefield gain +1 Might for this turn
  • All enemy units currently at that battlefield lose -1 Might (minimum 1) for this turn
  • Units that move to that battlefield later in the turn are not affected
  • Units that were affected and then leave the battlefield retain the buff/debuff for the duration

Nuances:

  • The phrase "give" indicates a one-time effect that snapshots which units are present, not a continuous passive ability
  • If the card were meant to create a continuous effect on the battlefield, it would be templated differently (e.g., "Until end of turn, friendly units there have +1 Might")
  • The "for this turn" text refers to the duration of the Might change given to the current units, not an aura on the battlefield itself
  • This is a common misreading of the card where players think the battlefield gets an aura effect
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