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Can I play searching for answers in a batlle in which I don't control any units?
Text of the card:
Battle: If you are the Defender: Look at the top 4 cards of your Dynasty deck. If one of them is a Personality, you may put him into play at the current battlefield, ignoring Gold cost. Put the remaining cards back in any order. Discard him after the battle ends.
Thanks for your help
Can I play searching for answers in a batlle in which I don't control any units?
Text of the card:
Battle: If you are the Defender: Look at the top 4 cards of your Dynasty deck. If one of them is a Personality, you may put him into play at the current battlefield, ignoring Gold cost. Put the remaining cards back in any order. Discard him after the battle ends.
Thanks for your help
Per the Rule of Presence, this will work as the effect is able to bring a Personality into play at the battlefield (despite the fact that it may not if you don't see a Personality).