Marvel Champions Codex

RulingHall of Heroes (rules 1.5)2024-06-13

207 – My identity is X-23. I defeated the side scheme “Superpower Training”, can I put the upgrade “Puncture…

⚠ This ruling is from an older rules version (Hall of Heroes (rules 1.5)) and might be outdated.

Question

207 – My identity is X-23. I defeated the side scheme “Superpower Training”, can I put the upgrade “Puncture Wound” into play attached to the Villain, even if X-23 or Honey Badger did not attack the Villain this turn? 2. Again, my identity is X-23. X-23 is exhausted and I plan to use “Grim Resolve”.

May I know if the event paid by “Grim Resolve” resolves first, or X-23 ready first after taking the damage from “Grim Resolve”? 3. My identity is Deadpool. I revealed his obligation “The Merc with the Mouth”, may I confirm does that limit a) the constant abilities of other players’ cards, b) both the cards in play and cards on hand, c) “Mission Team” support? 4. Again, my identity is Deadpool. Can I use all my remaining hp to play “Maximum Effort”? Subsequently, can I use “The Regeneratin’ Degenerate” to flip to alter-ego, and then flip back to hero given I didn’t flip previously? Does flipping to alter-ego cancel the “Maximum Effort” attack?

Answer

To answer your question(s):

  1. No; there is no valid target for Puncture Wound to attach to, even if it’s being “put into play.”
  2. First, you pay all costs for the chosen event simultaneously, including taking damage from Grim Resolve; then, you trigger X-23’s Response and ready; then, you resolve the event ability.
  3. The text “other players cannot resolve player card abilities during your turn” on The Merc with the Mouth refers to triggered abilities (including Action, Interrupt, and Response abilities) on cards in play and in hand, not constant abilities.
  4. Yes, you can use all remaining HP when playing Maximum Effort; if you do, you will resolve Deadpool’s interrupt after paying the cost, but before dealing damage to the enemy. You do not cancel the attack in this case. Once the attack is completed, Wade Wilson can flip back to hero form; the “once per turn” limit on flipping only applies to doing so voluntarily, not being forced.

— Alex