How does Icathian Rain/Falling Star work in terms of targeting, resolution order, and when opponents can react?

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FAQ #6215·asked by 466618657116520478·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: You play the spell, opponents can react to the spell itself (e.g., with Wind Wall to counter it). If the spell resolves, it creates reflexive triggers - you choose all targets for these triggers, then they resolve in reverse order (last chosen resolves first) with priority pauses before each trigger resolves.

Sequence:

  • Play Falling Star
  • Players can react (Wind Wall can counter the spell here)
  • Falling Star resolves, creating 2 reflexive triggers
  • Choose target for reflexive trigger #1
  • Choose target for reflexive trigger #2
  • Players can react
  • Reflexive trigger #2 resolves (dealing 3 damage)
  • Players can react
  • Reflexive trigger #1 resolves (dealing 3 damage)

Nuances:

  • Wind Wall can only counter the spell itself, not the individual reflexive triggers
  • If Wind Wall counters the spell, no reflexive triggers are created and no targets are chosen
  • Deflect can be applied when choosing targets for reflexive triggers (triggers fail to finalize unless deflect cost is paid)

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