When a 1 Might unit enters a battlefield and Ahri Legend/Champion reduces it to a minimum of 1, can the attacking player then use an action to buff that unit's Might above 1?

Ruling: Yes, a 1 Might unit can be buffed above 1 after Ahri's reduction resolves. Ahri's ability reduces the unit to a minimum of 1, and after it resolves, any subsequent Might increases apply normally.

Sequence:

  • Units are moved to the battlefield and designated as attackers/defenders
  • When attack/defend triggers go on the chain (opponent's triggers first, then defender's triggers like Ahri)
  • Ahri's reduction resolves, reducing the unit from 1 Might to 1 Might (minimum of 1)
  • The attacker gains focus and can play actions
  • If an action gives +5 Might, the unit becomes 6 Might (1 - 0 + 5 = 6)

Nuances:

  • Ahri's reduction on a 1 Might unit effectively applies -0 because of the "minimum of 1" clause
  • Might-changing effects like Ahri take a snapshot and apply once; they are not continuous effects
  • If it were a 2 Might unit, Ahri would reduce it to 1, then an action could still increase it from there