If Anti-Matter prevents another flare, is that flare kept in hand, and does it count toward the flare limit?

Question

Accepted Answer

The prevented flare stays in hand and does not count against the player's one-flare-per-encounter limit. It still cannot be played again that encounter.

Cosmic Encounter

If Anti-Matter prevents another flare, is that flare kept in hand, and does it count toward the flare limit?

Cosmic Encounter

If Anti-Matter prevents another flare, is that flare kept in hand, and does it count toward the flare limit?