Hostile Encroachment

Hostile Encroachment (Red)

When this attacks a hero, they draw a card.

Crush - When this deals 4 or more damage to a hero, they discard a card.

Rulings

From the Mastery Pack: Guardian + Smash Palace release notes · August 8, 2025
  • Hostile Encroachment’s first ability triggers when it resolves on the stack and becomes an attacking card against a hero. That hero draws a card when this triggered effect resolves.
  • Hostile Encroachment’s Crush ability triggers when it deals 4 or more damage to a hero. That hero will choose and discard a card from their hand when this triggered effect resolves.

Keyword notes

Crush - A guardian mechanic that showcases the strength of the guardian. When an attack with crush deals 4 or more damage to a hero, an effect is applied.
  • Crush only checks the amount of damage dealt to the hero. Prevented damage does not count.
  • Crush is not optional, if the card does 4 or more damage, the effect will apply.
  • Crush is a (conditional) hit effect.
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