How does Challenge still work if a unit is stunned?

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Accepted Answer

A stunned unit can still deal damage via the spell **Challenge** because the Stun status only prevents a unit from dealing **combat damage**.

According to **Rule 423.1.b**, a stunned unit "does not contribute its might to damage in the combat damage step." Because the damage dealt by the spell **Challenge** is an effect of a card and not combat damage, the stun does not prevent it.

This interaction is confirmed by several RiftJudge FAQs:
*   **FAQ 3841:** "Ruling: Yes, a stunned unit can deal damage with the spell Challenge. Stun only affects the ability to deal combat damage and nothing else."
*   **FAQ 6766:** "Ruling: Yes, a stunned unit can deal damage through Challenge because Challenge damage is not combat damage, which is what Stun prevents."

In summary, while a stunned unit cannot deal damage during the combat damage step of a showdown, it functions normally when targeted by card effects like Challenge.