Does Ruin Runner get -3 Might when Thousand Tail Watcher is played?

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Yes, **Ruin Runner** will receive the -3 might reduction from **Thousand-Tailed Watcher**.

The reason for this interaction is that Thousand-Tailed Watcher's ability does not **choose** (target) specific units. It applies a global effect to all enemy units. Ruin Runner's ability states, "I can't be **chosen** by enemy spells and abilities," which only protects it from effects that require a player to specifically target it.

Since Thousand-Tailed Watcher affects the entire board without targeting, Ruin Runner is affected normally.

**Key Details:**
*   **Targeting:** Because the Watcher's ability doesn't use the word "choose" or "target" for the units it affects, it bypasses Ruin Runner's protection.
*   **Minimum Might:** Per the text of Thousand-Tailed Watcher, Ruin Runner's might will be reduced from 5 to 2 (it cannot be reduced below 1).
*   **Timing:** This reduction only applies to units already on the board when Thousand-Tailed Watcher's "When you play me" ability resolves.