RulingHall of Heroes (rules 1.6)2024-10-03

18 – I’m wondering about the “linked” keyword X-23’s insert explains: “Cards with the linked keyword cannot…

Question

18 – I’m wondering about the “linked” keyword X-23’s insert explains: “Cards with the linked keyword cannot be included in a player’s deck.” What happens if Defense Specialist is discarded from play, does it go to the discard pile (so, in the player deck) or does it is set aside?

Answer

Linked cards are not considered part of the player’s deck for the purposes of deckbuilding, but once they are brought into play, they remain in the game as any other card of their type would, and are considered “owned” by their controller for the rest of the game. For example, if Specialized Training puts Defense Specialist into play under your control, you will become the owner of Defense Specialist for the rest of the game, and if it gets discarded it will be placed into your discard pile.

— Alex