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Do 'when I attack' and 'when I defend' effects go on the same chain, and in what order do they resolve?

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FAQ #3921·asked by 189388127977209857·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: 'When I attack' and 'when I defend' effects do go on the same chain. 'When I attack' effects are added to the chain first, then 'When I defend' effects are added after.

Sequence:

  • Attack triggers finalize
  • Defend triggers finalize
  • Nothing else gets put on chain
  • Defend effect resolves (last in, first out)
  • Attack effect resolves

Nuances:

  • If a unit has multiple 'when I defend' triggers (like Ezreal defending at Reaver's Row), the controller can order those effects however they like since they have the same trigger condition
  • The keyword 'here' is always determined on resolution, not declaration, so if a target moves zones before resolution, the effect may fail
  • If a targeted unit changes controller before resolution, it may no longer be a valid target if the effect specifies 'enemy unit'
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