If a unit is targeted by Falling Star (which deals damage twice) and the opponent uses Hidden Blade to kill and recall that unit before the damage resolves, does the unit stop being targeted or does Falling Star still resolve?

Ruling: Falling Star will still resolve and deal damage to the targeted unit even if it was killed and recalled with Hidden Blade, because Falling Star has no location requirement and the unit did not leave the board (it was recalled to base, which is still on the board).

Sequence:

• Falling Star targets a unit with both damage triggers
• Hidden Blade kills and recalls the targeted unit
• Falling Star's triggers still resolve, dealing damage to the unit in base

Nuances:

• You can use Hidden Blade between the two Falling Star damage triggers (there is priority between them) to have the unit take the first damage, get recalled to base, then take the second damage there
• Other cards like Zhonya's could also be used between the two triggers
• Using Hidden Blade on your own unit to save it and draw 2 cards is a valid strategic play
• The unit would have damage marked on it after being recalled, though it would typically heal soon after if this happened during a showdown