During a showdown, if I return my only defending unit to base, does my hidden card at that battlefield go to trash? Also, can I play 'Ride the Wind' to move a unit from my base to that battlefield as a defender?

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FAQ #715·asked by 346954903857659905·December 18, 2025·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: The hidden card does not go to trash because you still control the battlefield while the showdown is contested. You can play 'Ride the Wind' to move a unit from your base to the contested battlefield as a defender.

Sequence:

  • Showdown begins when opponent attacks the battlefield
  • Control cannot change while battlefield is contested
  • Battlefield remains contested until showdown resolves
  • Both players must pass priority with empty chain before damage
  • After damage, showdown resolves
  • Only then does control potentially change

Nuances:

  • Even if all your units leave the battlefield during showdown, you maintain control until the showdown fully resolves
  • Units can be added as defenders during the showdown using appropriate cards

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