0

What happens if I play Void Assault and my opponent plays Retreat on the target of Void Assault, does the Void resolve?

verified
FAQ #9880·April 29, 2026·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Yes, your Void Seeker still resolves.

According to Rule 359.3.e.5 and several Riftbound FAQs (such as FAQ #6100 and FAQ #4742), Riftbound spells never "fizzle" completely; you do as much as you can.

The sequence works as follows:

  1. Chain: You play Void Seeker, targeting a unit on the battlefield. Your opponent responds by playing Retreat to return that unit to their hand.
  2. Resolution: Because the chain resolves in reverse (LIFO - Last In, First Out), Retreat resolves first. The unit is returned to your opponent's hand.
  3. Void Seeker Resolution: When Void Seeker attempts to resolve, it checks for its target. Since the unit is no longer on the battlefield, it is an illegal target.
    • The damage portion of the effect fails because the target is illegal (Rule 359.3.e.5).
    • Because the draw effect is a separate instruction (separated by a period), the "do as much as you can" rule applies. You proceed to draw 1 card.

Summary: The targeted unit takes no damage, but your spell successfully resolves its second instruction, and you draw 1 card.

Comments (0)

No comments yet.

Log in to comment.

Open Proposals (0)

No pending proposals.

Log in to propose edits.