Does Darius Trifarian's ability trigger only when he is exactly the second card played in a turn, or does it also trigger if he is the third, fourth, etc. card played?

Ruling: Darius Trifarian's ability triggers only when he is exactly the second card played in a turn. If he is played as the third, fourth, or later card, the ability does not trigger.

Sequence:

  • First card is played (Darius counts himself if he's the first)
  • Second card is played (this is when the ability triggers)
  • If Darius is played as the third or later card, he won't come in ready

Nuances:

  • Darius counts himself when determining card order (if played as the first card, he counts as the first card played)