If my opponent plays a vanilla unit (permanent), do I have a chance to play a reaction before it resolves?

Ruling: No, you do not have a chance to play a reaction before a vanilla unit resolves. When a permanent starts a chain, it enters the chain and immediately resolves with no priority windows for reactions.

Sequence:

  • Opponent plays a vanilla unit (permanent)
  • The permanent enters the chain
  • The permanent immediately resolves off the chain
  • No reaction windows are provided

Nuances:

  • You also do not get a reaction window after the permanent resolves
  • A vanilla unit gives you exactly 0 windows to react