Does retreating all units from a battlefield you already scored this turn, then moving a unit back onto it, count as a 'Conquer' and trigger Conquer effects?

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FAQ #2782·asked by 357853928878243840·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: No, it does not count as a Conquer. A Conquer only occurs when a player gains control of a battlefield they have not yet scored that turn.

Nuances:

  • If an effect like Tianna prevents you from scoring for holding a battlefield, and you later remove that effect and gain control, you can still get a Conquer point since you haven't scored that battlefield yet this turn
  • Holding scores only happen during the Beginning phase, so gaining control later in the turn won't trigger holding score

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