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Can players respond with reactions after reflexive triggers from Falling Star resolve individually, or must the entire chain resolve at once?

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FAQ #5612·asked by 174999153217241098·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Players can respond with reactions after each individual reflexive trigger resolves. A chain does not need to resolve "all the way at once" - there is always a priority window after each chain item resolves.

Sequence:

  • Falling Star is cast and goes on the chain
  • Players can respond before Falling Star resolves
  • Falling Star resolves and creates reflexive triggers on the chain
  • Priority goes to the player controlling the top item on the chain
  • Both players can react before that trigger resolves
  • After the first trigger resolves, priority passes again and players can respond before the next trigger resolves
  • This continues for each item on the chain

Nuances:

  • The reflexive triggers are added when Falling Star resolves, not when it is put on the chain
  • To avoid having reflexive triggers target your own units, you must retreat your unit in response to Falling Star before it resolves and creates the triggers
  • If reflexive triggers are already on the chain and only opponent units remain as legal targets, the opponent must target their own units if able
  • Focus is a term specifically linked to showdowns and is not relevant when there is a chain
  • Gear and units resolve instantly and cannot be responded to
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