Can I reveal a Hidden unit by playing a Reaction after the last item on a chain resolves but before the cleanup phase?

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FAQ #1779·asked by 297589884372385798·December 31, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You cannot play Reactions after a chain ends. Priority is only given to players at specific times, and when the last item on a chain resolves (after both players pass priority), the chain ends without giving priority again.

Sequence:

  • Both players pass priority on the last chain item
  • The last chain item resolves
  • The chain is now empty
  • Priority is NOT given to either player
  • Cleanup phase occurs
  • No opportunity to play Reactions exists between chain ending and cleanup

Nuances:

  • Reactions can be played during a "closed state" (when a chain exists) if you have priority
  • "Closed state" means a chain exists; "open state" means no chain exists
  • Priority is only given at specific times: when a player plays an item, when both players pass on an empty chain in open state, when a chain item resolves if the chain isn't empty, and when the other player passes priority during a closed state
  • A unit dying does not create a chain unless it has an ability like Deathknell that triggers upon death

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