If Gozaru no Oni is dishonored and then killed. When he becomes discarded instead of dead, does that erase his dishonored state? I am inclined to say no.
Gozaru no oni vs. Dishonored
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If Gozaru no Oni is dishonored and then killed. When he becomes discarded instead of dead, does that erase his dishonored state? I am inclined to say no.
A non-dead Personality in the discard pile can be dishonourable.
See Physically marked card states, Honorable and dishonorable: A face-up Personality out of play can be dishonorable or honorable. Leaving or entering play does not change a Personality’s dishonorable or honorable status.
and Areas of the game, Discard piles (out of play): Rarely, a dishonorable Personality may become discarded. In this case, indicate the card’s dishonorable status in the discard pile by keeping it 180° upside down.
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