"When Kyle Rayner comes into play, put your deck into your hand if the total willpower of characters you control is 25 or greater"


Does his willpower of 10 go towards the 25 or do you have to have 25 without him? I can debate this either way so I need a "pro" ruling.

Thanks!!!

When kyle comes into play, you control him so his willpower counts in the total willpower of character you control.

I kind of figured it was that way, but I wanted to make sure. My only fear was the part "when...comes into play" since when he comes into play, you don't have that willpower yet. But, if that is an effect that goes onto the chain, and he is placed in a zone, then you would in fact control him and get it (that was my logic). I'm gonna try to pull it off tonight, just to do it.

Thanks!

If it said "When you recruit Kyle Rayner," then, to my knowledge, his willpower would NOT count toward the 25 since he would still be on the chain.

But, the way he's worded, yes, the 10 goes toward the 25.