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If Anivia attacks a battlefield with Hidden Blade, does Hidden Blade trigger before Anivia's When Attack ability resolves, nullifying it?

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FAQ #7353·asked by 183488704185106432·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Yes, if Hidden Blade is played in reaction to Anivia's triggered ability, it will resolve first and nullify Anivia's effect.

Sequence:

  • Anivia attacks and triggers her When Attack ability
  • Hidden Blade is played in reaction
  • Hidden Blade resolves, removing Anivia
  • Anivia's When Attack ability fails to resolve because Anivia is gone and the effect doesn't know where "here" is

Nuances:

  • This only works if Hidden Blade is played in reaction to the triggered ability, not if it's already on the battlefield before the attack
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