Can an Ally in your hand be chosen for the Abduction encounter's discard-an-Ally fail condition? — Arkham Horror: The Card Game (Revised Core Set) FAQ | RulesPal

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Can an Ally in your hand be chosen for the Abduction encounter's discard-an-Ally fail condition?

Several players agree on this reading; no official ruling.

iwallace · Community · 2017-03-11
yury1975 · Community · 2017-03-11

No. Cards in hand are out of play even though you control them, and the discard must be from play.

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