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Is exhausting a card for an ability mandatory, and does the ability need the word Exhaust?

Several experienced players agree; no official ruling.

  • Star Wars: Imperial Assault Rules Reference Guide · Official document · Exhaust
  • Star Wars: Imperial Assault Rules Reference Guide · Official document · Abilities
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Exhausting is only a cost of abilities whose text says to exhaust the card, and abilities with costs are optional, so you choose whether to pay. A card with no exhaust cost is not exhausted by using it.

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