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If the robber blocks a resource you need, can you still trade for it?

Trading is not tied to production, and the rulebook's trade section allows it.

CATAN rulebook · Rulebook · 2. Trade
churchmouse · Community · 2013-09-09

Yes. Being blocked does not stop you trading for that resource with other players, or buying it from the bank at the maritime rate.

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