If an opponent uses a spell/ability that targets a unit at a battlefront, but you react by moving that unit to your base, does the opponent's effect still resolve?

Ruling: The effect resolves, but with no effect because the target is now illegal.

Sequence:

  • Opponent plays spell/ability targeting a unit at battlefront
  • You react by moving your unit to your base
  • When the chain begins to resolve, there is a check if the effect/target is still valid
  • Since the target is no longer at the battlefront, it is illegal and the effect has no effect