Does The Dreaming Tree trigger a card draw when a spell with a reflexive trigger (like Falling Star) targets your own unit?

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FAQ #386·asked by 271769467674034176·December 18, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: No, The Dreaming Tree does not trigger from spells with reflexive triggers like Falling Star. The reflexive trigger itself is a "triggered ability" and not the spell itself, and only the spell needs to target for The Dreaming Tree to work.

Sequence:

  • The spell (Falling Star) is cast
  • The spell creates a reflexive trigger
  • The reflexive trigger (not the spell) does the targeting
  • Since the spell itself didn't target, The Dreaming Tree doesn't trigger

Nuances:

  • Kill actions and deal actions are exceptions that have specific rules attributing the source back to the root game object
  • Target attribution does not trace back to the source in the same way that kill/deal actions do
  • This is an intentional design choice, though reflexive design can create unintuitive interactions

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