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If Player A controls both battlefields with an 8 Might unit at one and a 3 Might unit at another, and Player B plays Gust, can Player A use Mystic Reversal to avoid bouncing their own unit? If not, what is the correct judge ruling for a rewind request in high OPL?

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FAQ #5112·asked by 87257303455125504·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: When Player A uses Mystic Reversal on Player B's Gust, they gain control of the spell but must still choose a valid target. Since the only valid target is Player A's own 3 Might unit, Mystic Reversal becomes a waste and the 3 Might unit still gets bounced. At high OPL, this is a misplay and does not warrant a judge-initiated rewind.

Sequence:

  • Player B plays Gust
  • Player A reacts with Mystic Reversal, taking control of Gust
  • Player A must make new choices but cannot choose "no target" to fizzle the spell
  • Player A must target their own 3 Might unit (the only valid target)
  • The 3 Might unit is bounced

Nuances:

  • You cannot choose "no target" when taking control of a spell with Mystic Reversal if valid targets exist - the same targeting rules apply as if playing from hand
  • At low OPL, a rewind might be appropriate since there's no information gain
  • If both players agree to a rewind, they will likely do so regardless of official ruling once the judge leaves
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