If you control a battlefield with a temporary sprite token and a hidden sprite token, when the temporary token dies at the start of your turn, can you react with the hidden token and still score a point for holding the battlefield?

Ruling: Yes, you score a point for holding the battlefield. The hidden unit being played resolves before the temporary unit actually dies, so you never lose control of the battlefield.

Sequence:

  • Your turn begins
  • Temporary keyword triggers (token would die)
  • You can play the hidden token as a reaction to the Temporary keyword's triggered ability
  • Hidden token resolves and enters the battlefield
  • Temporary token dies
  • You maintain control throughout and score the holding point

Nuances:

  • Reactions can be played during the Beginning Phase if a chain is open (such as when the Temporary keyword's triggered ability goes on the chain)