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Riftbound Spell: Counter Strike. [Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.) Choose a unit. The next time that unit would be dealt damage this turn, prevent it. Draw 1.

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Counter Strike

SFD-194/221 · Spiritforged · Epic

SpellCalmBodySignature
Energy
2
Might
-
Power
1

Printed Ability

[Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.) Choose a unit. The next time that unit would be dealt damage this turn, prevent it. Draw 1.

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FAQ: Unleashed Rules FAQ and Clarifications

If I play Counter Strike in response to my opponent's Elder Dragon's play effect, will the chosen unit still die? No, the unit protected by Counter Strike will not die. Elder Dragon's passive ability changes the definition for what is considered lethal damage for a unit, as long as that unit has damage marked by Elder Dragon's controller on it. However, this

 Rules: Riftbound Core Rules (2026-07-16)

465.2.c.7. If multiple Units have abilities or effects that require a player to assign them damage with the same priority, that player may assign damage to those units in any order. Example: A player is assigning damage to the following units: two units with Tank ("I must be assigned combat damage first.") and one unit with no abilities. That player chooses