What happens if opponent plays Turn to Dust on an equipped Gear? Does the Gear go to the trash next turn? Or does the text stay on my unit?

If your opponent plays Turn to Dust on a piece of gear that is currently attached to your unit, the gear will be destroyed during your next Beginning Phase.

Here is the breakdown of why this happens:

1. What happens to the Gear?

When Turn to Dust resolves, it grants the [Temporary] keyword to the gear.

• According to the Rules FAQ (2026-04-29): While an attached piece of gear has its printed rules text made inactive (Rule 135.4), any granted keywords (like [Temporary]) remain active.
• Because the [Temporary] keyword is active, its effect will trigger during your next Beginning Phase, as specified on the card.
• Result: The gear will be killed (sent to the trash) at that time.

2. Does the text stay on your unit?

No. The gear's effect—and the [Temporary] keyword—are properties of the gear itself, not your unit.

• Rule 435.1.c and Rule 435.1.d explain that while a gear is attached, it appends its effects to the unit; however, the gear remains a separate game object.
• When the gear is killed by the [Temporary] effect, it detaches from your unit and moves to your trash. Once it is no longer attached, it no longer affects your unit, and any granted abilities or stat bonuses it was providing cease immediately.

Summary of the sequence:

1. Turn to Dust resolves, granting [Temporary] to your attached gear.
2. In your next Beginning Phase, the [Temporary] keyword triggers.
3. The gear is killed (moved to your trash).
4. The gear is no longer attached to your unit, and its effects on your unit stop.