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When does a played flare return to your hand?

A designer addressed this directly in the forum.

  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2015-02-12
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2012-07-30
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2012-07-30
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2010-08-16
  • Bill Martinson · Designer · 2009-12-19

A flare is set aside while it resolves and returns to your hand only after its effect is finished. Earlier arguments that it stays on the table during compensation were overtaken by this ruling.

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