Response vs other games
Response cards and [Response] abilities are played by the defending player after an attack is declared, before Defender. You can play several during one attack, usually paying with IKZ you left untapped. The attacker never gets a response window, and spells never open one.
Is it like…
Counter step in One Piece TCGMostly
Mostly. Like One Piece counters, Responses are only used when you’re attacked. Azuki Responses come before Defender, not after Blocker, and each one has a real cost, usually IKZ; there are no free counter values.
What’s the same and what’s differentInstants in Magic: The GatheringPartly
Partly. Instants can be cast whenever you have priority, by either player, in response to anything. Azuki Responses are only for the defending player, and only after an attack is declared.
What’s the same and what’s differentSecrets in HearthstonePartly
Partly. Secrets are cast on your own turn and trigger automatically later. Responses are chosen on the spot, when you see the attack.
What’s the same and what’s differentTrap cards in Yu-Gi-Oh!Partly
Partly. Trap cards must be Set first and can’t be activated the turn they’re Set, but then answer many kinds of actions. Responses come from your hand and only answer attacks.
What’s the same and what’s differentFast and Burst spells in Legends of RuneterraPartly
Partly. Fast and Burst spells can be cast by either player, on many timings. Azuki Responses are only for the defending player, after an attack is declared.
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