Can you react before the second time Falling Star deals damage, or does the whole card resolve without being able to react to it?

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FAQ #5077·asked by 178334269360439297·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You can react at multiple points when Falling Star is played. Falling Star uses reflexive triggers that create two separate "deal 3 damage" abilities on the chain, allowing reactions between them.

Sequence:

  • When Falling Star is played, you can react before it resolves
  • After Falling Star resolves, two damage triggers go onto the chain with targets chosen - you can react before any damage happens
  • After the first damage resolves, you can react before the second damage trigger resolves
  • After the second damage resolves, the chain is usually empty (no further reaction opportunity unless other triggers/reactions occurred)

Nuances:

  • You can only respond with reactions, not regular spells
  • You can Wind Wall the main spell itself, but cannot Wind Wall the triggers once the main spell has resolved
  • Priority passes after each thing resolves on the chain, as long as something else remains on the chain

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