When attacking with Lecturing Yordle against Ahri (Inquisitive) and Ahri Legend, should Cleave be played before or after the showdown starts to maximize Might?

Ruling: Playing Cleave after the showdown starts results in higher Might (4) compared to playing it before entering the battlefield (2), because the timing of when Ahri's Might reduction effects apply differs.

Sequence:

• If Cleave is played before Yordle enters: Yordle starts at 2 Might + 3 from Cleave - 1 from Ahri Legend - 2 from Ahri Champion = 2 Might total
• If Cleave is played after entering (during showdown): Yordle starts at 2 Might - 1 from Ahri Legend - 0 from Ahri Champion (doesn't apply yet) + 3 from Cleave = 4 Might total

Nuances:

• Cleave activates in both timing scenarios (before or after entering battlefield)
• The key difference is when Ahri Champion's Might reduction applies relative to when Cleave's bonus is added