Does Blitzcrank remember his location when his effect activates, or is 'here' re-evaluated at resolution?

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FAQ #8283·asked by 127631765207646208·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: 'Here' is always evaluated at resolution, not when the effect is created or put on the chain.

Sequence:

  • Blitzcrank's ability triggers and goes on the chain
  • When the ability resolves, 'here' refers to Blitzcrank's current location at that moment
  • If Blitzcrank has been moved or killed, the location reference changes accordingly

Nuances:

  • If Blitzcrank is killed before resolution, there is no 'here' and the ability resolves without effect (the unit doesn't move)
  • If Blitzcrank is moved to a different battlefield, the pulled unit moves to that new battlefield
  • If Blitzcrank is moved to base, the pulled unit would recall (since units can't be moved to an opponent's base)
  • Blitzcrank cannot target a unit already at the same battlefield, but if moved to the target's battlefield during resolution, nothing happens (the unit doesn't move because it can't move to where it already is)
  • only applies to the specific case where a unit tries to enter a battlefield with combat between two other players, causing it to go to base instead

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