If I activate Smoke Screen targeting an opponent's unit, but they use Retreat to return it to hand in response, will Smoke Screen retarget the remaining unit or fizzle?

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FAQ #5583·asked by 94168006824820736·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You cannot change targets once an effect is on the chain stack. Smoke Screen will still resolve but cannot find the original target, so nothing happens.

Nuances:

  • Even though Smoke Screen doesn't affect anything, it still counts as being played for triggering other effects (like Student)

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