Does Annie Fiery (as the chosen champion) get her effect from turn 1, or does she need to be played onto the board first?

Ruling: Champion units need to be on the board for any of their effects to take place. Only legends grant their effects from their off-board zone.

Nuances:

• In Annie's case, Dark Child (her legend) grants effects from the off-board zone, but Annie Fiery herself must be played to the board for her champion effects to activate.