With the Mermaid out, does discarding an Ally for its discard bonus still give Attack or Influence?

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No. The discard bonus comes from the Ally card, so the Mermaid blocks it as well. The block covers Attack or Influence gained from an Ally, not only from playing one.

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle

With the Mermaid out, does discarding an Ally for its discard bonus still give Attack or Influence?