If I Heedless Resurrection a rift herald can I choose the order the triggers are done I. Like can I do the rift herald first

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FAQ #12891·asked by cGah·October 13, 2026·Rules v1.5
Answer

Yes — but it's not a choice: the Rift Herald's Deathknell always sits on top of Heedless Resurrection and resolves first.

Because the kill is an additional cost (paid while finalizing the spell, not part of its resolution), the Deathknell trigger goes on the chain above the spell and resolves before it (FAQ #6068). So: you kill the Herald, play a unit from hand to your base ignoring its Energy cost (still paying Power), and only then Heedless Resurrection resolves and you play the chosen unit from your trash.

One caveat: you can't bring back the Herald you just killed — targets are chosen before costs are paid, so it must already be in your trash when you play the spell (FAQ #9523).

References

Suggested answer — derived from the references below

Rules

Core Rules 2026-10-09 > Section 300: Playing the Game > Rule 372

Tournament Rules 2026-10-09 > Section 400: Policies > Rule 406

Core Rules 2026-10-09 > Section 300: Playing the Game > Rule 355.14

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