If you use Zenith Blade to move a unit with a 'when attacking' trigger into an already existing showdown, does the when attacking trigger activate?
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Ruling: Yes, the when attacking trigger activates, but only if you are the attacker in the showdown. If you are the defender, the when attacking trigger does not activate.
Sequence:
- Determine whether you are the attacker or defender in the existing showdown
- If you are the attacker: the unit's when attacking trigger activates when moved into the showdown
- If you are the defender: the when attacking trigger does not activate
Nuances:
- If your opponent started the showdown trying to conquer an open battlefield, you would be the defender and don't get the trigger
- If you started the showdown in any way and then move a unit with Zenith Blade, you will get the trigger
- This ruling is based on developer statements but may not be fully supported by current written rules (RAI vs RAW situation)
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