Do Mirror Image copies get Gear and Buff Might?
No, Mirror Image copies do not get gear or buff might.
According to the rules regarding copy effects (Patch Notes - 2026-03-30), copy effects only copy the "copyable traits" of a game object. These traits are defined as all of the printed or copied traits of that object, including its Rules Text.
Specifically:
- Buffs: Buffs are objects appended to a unit (Rule 426.1.a). They are not "copyable traits" and are not inherited by the copy (RiftJudge FAQ #9410).
- Gear: Gear is a separate game object attached to a unit. It is not part of the unit's printed or copyable traits, so the copy will not have any of the gear attached to the original unit (Patch Notes - 2026-03-30).
Summary of how the copy works:
- Mirror Image creates a 0 Might Reflection token.
- The token then becomes a copy of the target unit's base characteristics (printed Might and Rules Text).
- Any modifiers "appended or granted" to the original unit—such as Buffs or attached Equipment (Gear)—are ignored by the copy effect.
This interpretation is consistent with the established rules for copy effects and verified by RiftJudge FAQ #9410 and #10200.