What 'When you play me' abilities does Gust stop?

Ruling: Gust doesn't stop triggers from resolving, but abilities that reference "here" (the unit's location) or the unit's might will resolve to no effect because that information cannot be found after the unit is removed. Abilities that don't reference the unit's location or stats will still work normally.

Sequence:

  • When you play me trigger goes on the chain
  • Gust removes the unit from the battlefield
  • Trigger resolves, but any reference to "here" or the unit's properties fails to find the information
  • Effects that don't need location information still resolve normally

Nuances:

  • "Here" references the location of an object, not a target set when the ability enters the chain
  • These same rules apply when a unit is killed or removed by any means, not just Gust
  • Example: Lecturing Yordle still draws a card after being Gusted because it doesn't reference location
  • Example: Sprite Mother's sprite spawning fails after Gust because it needs to know where to spawn the sprite