Rules FAQ
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A replacement effect is an effect (usually an interrupt) that replaces the resolution of a triggering condition with a different means of resolving that same triggering condition, but in such a manner that the triggering condition is still considered to occur. The word "instead" is frequently indicative of a such an effect. After all interrupts to the triggering condition have resolved and it is time to resolve the triggering condition itself, the replacement effect resolves instead. If multiple replacement effects are initiated against the same triggering condition, the most recent replacement effect is the one that is used for the resolution of the triggering condition. (See Replacement Effects.)
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If the event is canceled, normal claim is applied for that challenge. The character still returns to hand. The character also returns to hand if another claim replacement effect is used after this one. You can play multiple copies of this event in the same challenge, but you will also need multiple characters that can be returned to hand to successfully pay the cost each time.
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In a Melee game, the Master of Whispers title will let you apply or claim against all of your opponents if you play this event during an challenge.