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If a unit is Smokescreened, then Falling Stars' first trigger would kill it but Zhonya's saves it, does the second Falling Stars trigger kill it when it's recalled to base?

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FAQ #2093·asked by 260896200033566720·December 31, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Yes, the second Falling Stars trigger will kill the unit when it's recalled to base.

Sequence:

  • Unit is Smokescreened (receives -4 Might)
  • Falling Stars' first trigger would kill it
  • Zhonya's saves it by recalling it to base
  • The unit keeps the -4 Might because it only changed locations, not zones
  • Falling Stars' second trigger kills the unit

Nuances:

  • Temporary effects on units are only removed when the unit changes zones (hand, discard, deck, etc.), not when it changes locations on the board
  • Being recalled to base is a location change, not a zone change, so the Smokescreen effect persists
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