If the only enemy unit at a battlefield has Deflect when Ahri engages in combat, must you pay the 2 power to target it, or can you choose not to trigger the ability?

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FAQ #2563·asked by 112359052822011904·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You must pay the Deflect cost. Triggers are currently treated like Spells, and Spells don't have the option to NOT pay costs - only if you CAN'T pay costs does the ability not resolve.

Sequence:

  • Ahri's attack trigger goes on the stack
  • You can react to Ahri's attack trigger to float energy before the trigger resolves
  • When Ahri's trigger resolves and you target the Deflect unit, you must pay the Deflect cost
  • You can use any reaction add effects whenever you need to pay costs (special rule)

Nuances:

  • If you literally cannot produce the power to pay for Deflect, you still must choose the Deflect target but the trigger whiffs
  • Triggers are getting reworked, so this ruling might change in the future

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