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When does Teemo's 'when this defends' trigger get added to the chain, and can it trigger twice if Teemo is revealed from Hidden in response to an earlier trigger?

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FAQ #7605·asked by 141647583834537984·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: When I Attack and When I Defend triggers are added to the Initial Chain during a combat showdown, before the attacker gets Focus and Priority. If you reveal Teemo from Hidden as a Reaction to an earlier trigger (like Merchant's ability), Teemo will trigger his ability once when revealed, then trigger again separately during the When I Defend step of the showdown, resulting in a double trigger.

Sequence:

  • Merchant's ability is added to the chain
  • If you reveal Teemo from Hidden in response, Teemo triggers his ability
  • Both triggers resolve
  • Move to Showdown
  • When I Attack triggers are added to the Initial Chain and resolve
  • When I Defend triggers (including Teemo's) are added to the Initial Chain and resolve
  • Attacker gets Focus and Priority for Actions

Nuances:

  • Teemo is not meant to get a double trigger in general (per devs), but this specific scenario allows it because they are separate trigger instances
  • Teemo is a complicated unit that devs have said will be getting slightly adjusted
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