When Player A uses Charm to move Player B's unit from base into a battlefield with Player C's units, who is the attacker in the resulting Showdown?

Ruling: Player B is the attacker in the Showdown between Player B and Player C, since Player B's unit contested the battlefield.

Sequence:

  • Player A uses Charm on Player B's unit
  • Player B's unit moves from base to a battlefield containing Player C's units
  • A Showdown begins between Player B and Player C
  • Player B is treated as the attacker