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When a trigger ability activates during a chain (specifically Fizz being played via Here to Help in response to an opponent's spell), does it resolve immediately within the current chain or does it wait to start a new chain after the current one resolves?

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FAQ #5578·asked by 147705919659180032·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Trigger abilities resolve immediately within the current chain. When Fizz is played during a chain, its triggered ability resolves before earlier items in the chain (like the opponent's spell that started it). There is only one chain at a time.

Sequence:

  • Opponent activates a spell (chain starts)
  • You activate Here to Help in reaction
  • You play Fizz from hand
  • Fizz's trigger ability activates and resolves immediately
  • Any spell Fizz plays from trash is added to the chain
  • That spell resolves
  • Finally, the opponent's original spell resolves

Nuances:

  • When an effect says to "play a card," you ignore timing restrictions, allowing action-speed spells to be played during a chain
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