If a unit with Temporary is saved by Zhonyas during an opponent's turn, does it still die at the start of my next turn?

Ruling: Yes, the unit still dies. Temporary is a status that remains on the unit even after being saved by Zhonyas, and will trigger again at the start of the next turn.

Sequence:

  • Temporary triggers at the start of the beginning phase
  • If the unit is saved by Zhonyas during that turn, it survives that specific trigger
  • The Temporary status remains on the unit
  • At the start of the next turn's beginning phase, Temporary triggers again and kills the unit

Nuances:

  • Temporary is a trigger effect, not a static effect, so it only attempts to kill the unit when it triggers at the start of each beginning phase
  • Saving the unit from one Temporary trigger does not remove the Temporary status from the unit