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If I attack with Ava Achiever and cast Hostile Takeover with her ability, will the unit I take control of be attacking with Ava?

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FAQ #8443·asked by 121679855233400832·February 24, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Yes, the unit you take control of will gain the Attacker designation and be attacking with Ava.

Sequence:

  • Ava Achiever attacks and her ability triggers
  • You play Hostile Takeover via her ability and take control of an enemy unit
  • During cleanup, the stolen unit loses its Defender designation and gains the Attacker designation to match its new controller
  • The unit is now considered an Attacker for the remainder of that combat

Nuances:

  • The stolen unit's Might may not be added to initial damage calculations if the Showdown has already progressed past that step
  • The unit can be assigned damage by opposing defenders
  • The unit benefits from "while attacking" effects like Assault
  • The unit remains at the battlefield as an Attacker until the Showdown concludes
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