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When Falling Star resolves and creates two 3-damage triggers targeting a 1-might unit, and the opponent reacts with Zhonya's Hourglass, what is the correct sequence of events?

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FAQ #2342·asked by 363756133388779530·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: When Falling Star resolves, it creates two separate 3-damage triggers on the chain. After the first trigger resolves and would kill the unit, Zhonya's Hourglass triggers (if face-up) to save the unit and heal it. Then the second 3-damage trigger resolves and kills the unit.

Sequence:

  • Falling Star resolves and creates two 3-damage triggers on the chain, both targeting the same 1-might unit
  • First 3-damage trigger resolves, dealing 3 damage to the unit
  • Cleanup occurs - unit would die, so Zhonya's Hourglass triggers, saves the unit, sends it back to base, and heals it
  • Second 3-damage trigger resolves, dealing 3 damage to the now-healed unit
  • Cleanup occurs - unit dies

Nuances:

  • Each damage instance from Falling Star/Icathian Rain is a separate item on the chain
  • Cleanup happens after each item on the chain resolves
  • Both targets must be chosen when the reflexive triggers enter the chain, before any reactions (including Zhonya's)
  • The same unit can be targeted twice
  • If Zhonya's is hidden, the player can choose when to reveal it in response to any of the damage triggers before they resolve
  • If Zhonya's is face-up, it automatically triggers for the first unit that would die
  • The player casting Falling Star/Icathian Rain chooses the order their damage triggers enter the chain
  • There is priority passing between each trigger resolution, allowing reactions
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