If Phoenix is discarded with Get Excited, can Phoenix's ability trigger from the discard of that same action, or do the discard and damage happen simultaneously?

Ruling: Yes, Phoenix's ability can trigger. The unit targeted by Get Excited dies during cleanup after Get Excited resolves, at which point Phoenix is already in the trash and can trigger.

Sequence:

• Get Excited resolves, discarding Phoenix
• Phoenix goes to the trash
• The targeted unit dies during cleanup
• Phoenix's ability can trigger from the trash