Marvel Champions Codex

RulingHall of Heroes (rules 1.5)2023-08-10

60 – Hi, I have a question about the upcoming card Taunt (Angel 16), and how it interacts with Mutant…

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Question

60 – Hi, I have a question about the upcoming card Taunt (Angel 16), and how it interacts with Mutant Protectors (Mutant Genesis 17). Is it legal to play Mutant Protectors after Taunt, and if so does the ally become the defender of the attack? My assumption is that playing Mutant Protectors is legal, but the ally cannot be declared the defender. However, are they still exhausted? Thanks, Scott Hill (The Card Text)

Answer

You can play Taunt and then Mutant Protectors; however, because Taunt explicitly states other characters “cannot” defend against the attack, the ally could not become the defender, and the defender would still be you. And yes, the ally would enter play exhausted.

— Alex