When playing Draven, Showboat (who has a passive ability giving him +M equal to your point total) with at least 2 points, does Relentless Storm's triggered ability ("whenever you play a Mighty unit") trigger?

Ruling: Yes, Relentless Storm triggers when you play Draven with at least 2 points. Passive abilities become active just before the unit is considered officially played, so Draven has 5+ Might when Relentless Storm checks.

Sequence:

• Draven is played and placed on the chain
• Draven's passive ability becomes active (giving him +M from your point total)
• The unit is considered "officially played" and Relentless Storm checks Draven's Might
• If Draven has 5+ Might at this point, Relentless Storm triggers

Nuances:

• Relentless Storm checks for Might when the unit is "officially" played, not when initially placed on the chain
• Passive abilities activate before the unit is considered officially played