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If an ally defends an attack with piercing while I have tough status, which character loses tough?

The official Rules Reference states this directly, and forum discussion agrees.

  • Marvel Champions: The Card Game Reference · Official document · PIERCING
  • DoxaLogos · Community · 2023-01-04
  • gpoirier · Community · 2023-01-04
  • jonboyjon · Community · 2022-11-08

The ally loses its tough status. Piercing removes tough from the attack's target at the moment damage is dealt, and the ally is the target while defending.

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