Can you save a unit with Zhonya's Hourglass after its Deathknell trigger goes on the chain and still get the Deathknell effect?

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FAQ #6577·asked by 459454126892253194·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: No, you cannot save a unit with Zhonya's and still get its Deathknell effect. Deathknells only happen if the unit dies.

Sequence:

  • The Deathknell trigger is added as pending when the unit would die
  • The unit being in the trash is a requirement for the trigger to finalize
  • If the unit is saved before the trigger finalizes, it prevents the trigger from finalizing to the chain

Nuances:

  • The trigger goes on the chain initially, but the unit must actually die for it to resolve

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