Does Guardian Angel reset the might when the Unit Dies?

Ruling: When a unit is saved by Guardian Angel, it does not reset its Might. The unit retains all buffs, damage, exhausted status, and equipment when recalled to the base.

Sequence:

  • Guardian Angel triggers as a Replacement Effect, so the unit never actually dies or goes to trash
  • The unit is healed and recalled to the base
  • All buffs (including +1 Might Buff tokens) remain on the unit
  • Equipment and its bonuses remain attached
  • Temporary "until end of turn" effects will still expire naturally at end of turn

Nuances:

  • Recall moves a unit between Board Zones (battlefield to base), not to/from a Non-Board Zone
  • Buffs only get removed when a unit changes to or from a Non-Board Zone (hand, trash, deck)
  • The unit keeps its exact state (damage, buffs, exhausted status) when recalled unless the recall effect specifically states otherwise