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Can a character or army in reserve still use its ability on the turn it was played?

The rulebook text settles this.

  • War of the Ring: The Card Game rulebook · Rulebook · Playing to the Reserve Area
  • RandolphCarterKadath · Community · 2025-07-06

Yes. Reserve text takes effect immediately; only moving the card is delayed until the next round. For example, playing Elrond to reserve raises your carryover limit at once.

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