If Siphon Power is played to buff recruits, does Ahri's effect reduce them back to 1 might, and when does each effect apply?
Ruling: The effects apply in the order they resolve on the chain. If Siphon Power resolves before Ahri's trigger, recruits go to 2 might then back to 1 might when Ahri resolves. If you want recruits to stay at 2 might, wait to play Siphon Power after Ahri's trigger has resolved.
Sequence:
- When you move and start a showdown, Ahri's "when attacking" ability triggers and goes on the chain
- If Siphon Power is played before this (e.g., chained to a move trigger), it resolves first, bringing recruits to 2 might
- Then Ahri's ability resolves, reducing them back to 1 might (minimum 1)
- After Ahri's trigger resolves, you can start a new chain and play Siphon Power with focus, which will bring recruits to 2 might and they'll stay there
Nuances:
- Ahri's ability triggers during the initial "when attacking/when defending" chain at the start of showdown
- Siphon Power targets a battlefield, not individual units, so it applies to all units present at that battlefield for the turn
- The "to a minimum of 1" clause means Ahri's effect reduces might by 1 at the time of resolution, not as a lingering conditional effect