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When Riptide Rex deals 6 damage to a 7 might Watcher at the battlefield, then the opponent moves a unit to the battlefield, is the Watcher healed before the showdown occurs?

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FAQ #6441·asked by 430522054362791947·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: The Watcher is not healed before the showdown occurs. Units are healed at the end of combat (after combat damage is dealt) and at the end of the turn, but a combat doesn't begin until a unit moves to an occupied enemy battlefield, there is nothing on the chain, and no showdown is in progress.

Sequence:

  • Riptide Rex deals 6 damage to the 7 might Watcher
  • Opponent moves a unit to the battlefield
  • Combat begins (no healing has occurred yet)
  • The Watcher enters combat with 6 damage already on it
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