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Does Riftbound have target loss where a spell fizzles if the targeted unit moves to a different location before the spell resolves?
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Ruling: No, Riftbound does not have target loss. Spells resolve to the best of their abilities - if a target is no longer valid at resolution, that part of the effect is ignored but other parts of the spell still resolve.
Sequence:
- Targets must be declared when casting a spell or ability (with exceptions for reflexive triggers)
- If the target moves or becomes invalid before resolution, the targeting instruction is ignored
- Other effects on the card still resolve normally
- Targets will "chase" as long as they remain legal targets (e.g., moving from one battlefield to another battlefield)
Nuances:
- Reflexive triggers (like Falling Star and Icathian Rain with "do this X times" text) don't require targeting on cast - they create instances that target upon resolution
- These reflexive triggers can still be responded to after targeting but before they resolve
- Targets chase as long as the permanent exists in a legal zone and meets targeting restrictions
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