If I play Scorchclaw from my hand before I'm level 3, but he remains on the field when I eventually become level three, am I able to trigger his ability?

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Yes, you are able to use the ability once you reach the required XP.

According to **Rule 824.1.c**, the **Level** keyword is a "Dependent Keyword," meaning the ability's effect becomes active as soon as you meet the requirement:

*   **Rule 824.1.c:** "As long as the controlling player has [N] XP, then the Dependent Ability will be Active on the card with Level."

Because **Scorchclaw** remains on the board, it continuously checks your current XP. The moment your XP total reaches 3, the "Level 3" dependent ability ("I have +1 Might and enter ready") becomes active.

**Important Note regarding "Enter Ready":**
The ability text "enter ready" refers specifically to the moment the unit enters the battlefield. Since Scorchclaw is already on the battlefield when you reach Level 3, that specific part of the ability will not have an effect at that time. However, the +1 Might bonus is a continuous effect that will immediately apply to Scorchclaw as long as you maintain 3 or more XP.