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Can a player use Relentless Pursuit to move a ready unit to a battlefield, then conquer, then return to base still ready, then move it to the other battlefield, then conquer, and return to base?

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FAQ #9656·April 20, 2026·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Yes, you can perform that sequence. According to RiftJudge FAQ #8229 and RiftJudge FAQ #9079, the movement granted by Relentless Pursuit is a special effect that does not consume the unit's "ready" status, nor does it count as a "Standard Move."

Here is the breakdown of how this works:

The Sequence

  1. First Battlefield: You play Relentless Pursuit to move your ready unit to the first battlefield.
  2. Conquer: The unit conquers the battlefield. This triggers the "When I conquer, you may move me to my base" ability granted by the spell.
  3. Return to Base: You resolve the trigger to move the unit back to your base. Because this is an effect of the spell and not a "Standard Move," the unit remains ready.
  4. Second Battlefield: Since the unit is still ready, you can perform a Standard Move (Rule 144) to move it from your base to the second battlefield.
  5. Conquer Again: The unit conquers the second battlefield. This triggers the "When I conquer, you may move me to my base" ability again.
  6. Return to Base: You resolve the trigger to move the unit back to your base.

Key Rules & Clarifications

  • Ready Status: Moving via the effect of Relentless Pursuit does not exhaust the unit. As long as the unit was ready before the move, it remains ready after the move.
  • Standard Move vs. Ability: The move to base is an effect of the spell, not a "Standard Move." Therefore, it does not consume the unit's ability to perform a Standard Move later in the turn.
  • Conquering Multiple Battlefields: While you can move the unit to multiple battlefields, remember that you can only score 1 point per battlefield per turn (RiftJudge FAQ #7610). If you have already scored the first battlefield this turn, you will not gain a second point for conquering it again, though you will still gain a point for conquering the second, un-scored battlefield.
  • Simultaneous Triggers: If your unit has its own printed "ready" ability (like Lucian's), it will trigger simultaneously with the return-to-base ability granted by Relentless Pursuit. You may choose the order in which to resolve them (RiftJudge FAQ #8229).
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