If I use Charm to move an opponent's unit into a battlefield where my Deadbloom is alone, does this trigger Master Yi's 'defend alone' ability?

Ruling: Yes, this triggers Master Yi's defend alone ability. The charmed unit is considered the attacker because it is the unit applying contested status to the battlefield.

Sequence:

  • You charm the opponent's unit into the battlefield
  • The moved unit applies contested status
  • Since the moved unit's controller is your opponent and they are applying contested, they are the attacker
  • Your unit (Deadbloom/Master Yi) is defending alone

Nuances:

  • This works the same way for any forced movement effect (Ahri passive, Blitzcrank pull, etc.) - the unit being moved is always the one applying contested status and is therefore the attacker, regardless of how they got there