Can you play a spell in response to an opponent moving units to a battlefield you hold?

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FAQ #6778·asked by 396031038788337674·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Yes, when an opponent moves units to a battlefield you hold, it starts a showdown. If they pass focus, you can then play a spell like Foxfire.

Sequence:

  • Opponent moves units to your battlefield, starting a showdown
  • If opponent passes focus without playing anything, you can play a spell
  • If opponent plays a spell first, after the chain resolves you can still play your spell (unless it was hidden, in which case you can react immediately)
  • Combat only resolves when focus passes for each player in a row
  • Everyone always has an opportunity to play an action after another player played an action

Nuances:

  • If the opponent plays a hidden spell, you can react to it being played without waiting for the chain to resolve
  • Each time a player plays a spell (unless you have a reaction), the chain needs to resolve first, then focus passes and the process can start again

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