When Adaptatron attacks and conquers a field where the defending player has Zhonyas in base and a 2m defender on battlefield, does Zhonyas or Adaptatron trigger first?

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FAQ #6010·asked by 269656564816674827·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Zhonyas applies before Adaptatron triggers because scoring happens after combat cleanup.

Sequence:

  • Combat cleanup occurs
  • Zhonyas applies (as a replacement effect, not a triggered ability)
  • Scoring happens
  • Adaptatron triggers

Nuances:

  • Zhonyas is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability, so it doesn't use the chain and can apply in between resolutions or cleanups

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