The Mole
| Name | The Mole |
|---|---|
| Type | Reaction |
| Description | Requires a ready anarch. Only usable when a non-anarch minion is acting. [ani] Only usable by a locked vampire. This vampire unlocks and attempts to block. [cel] +1 intercept. Not usable if the acting minion has Celerity [cel]. [dom] Only usable whenSee more |
| Artist | Steve Prescott |
| Set | Anarchs #101233 |
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| Image |  Download image |
| Artists | Steve Prescott |
| Krcg Id | 101233 |
| Disciplines | ani, cel, dom |
| Legal Since | 2003-05-19 |
| Source Hash | 6c6c5449c77d62d31ee3aefd613a68a0f358bcb3 |
| Printed Name | The Mole |
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About The Mole
The Mole, Reaction, designed by Steve Prescott first released in May 2003 in the set Anarchs.
The Mole best fits an anarch wall or toolbox deck, especially one using Animalism, Celerity, and/or Dominate to defend against non-anarch actions: it is free, can turn a locked vampire into a blocker, provides conditional intercept, and can stop a bleed from a younger vampire outright. However, its restrictions are substantial: it does nothing against anarch minions, cannot use the Celerity mode against Celerity minions, requires a ready anarch, and the Dominate mode only works against younger vampires, so it is highly meta-dependent rather than a generally strong reaction. Dedicated Auspex wall decks usually prefer **Eyes of Argus** or **Enhanced Senses**, while bleed-defense decks generally prefer **Deflection**, **Redirection**, or **Telepathic Misdirection** depending on their disciplines; those cards are more reliable for their specific roles. The Mole can see play as a one- or two-copy flexible defensive card in an anarch toolbox or in a metagame dominated by non-anarch bleed and
Rules
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[dom]If an action fails, it was not blocked. Cards/effects depending on a block (e.g. {Mirror Image}, [FOR] {Freak Drive}) cannot be played/used. [LSJ 20070219]
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[dom]Cannot be used while a block is being attempted, or has already been successful. [ANK 20260316] [LSJ 20041022]
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[dom]If the action fails, modifiers and reactions that can be used at the end/after an action can still be used afterwards (after combat, if any). [ANK 20221205] [ANK 20220118] [RTR 20180719] [LSJ 20041022]
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[dom]If the action fails, the action has reached resolution, so is subject to NRA (Non Repeatable Action) rules. [ANK 20211015] [RTR 20180719]
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[ani]Can be used by a vampire who is already attempting to block. [ANK 20181122-2]
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[ani]Cannot be used if the vampire cannot attempt to block the action (eg. {Daring the Dawn}). [LSJ 20010714-2]
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[ani]Does not ignore the normal prey, predator or target restrictions. [ANK 20180623]
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[ani]If the action lacks a suitable target because of the unlock (e.g. {Ambush}), the block attempt still happens, as does the resulting combat if the block is successful. [LSJ 20090514]
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When played, a multi-Disciplines card counts as requiring the Discipline(s) being used. In the hand, library, or ash heap, the card is considered to require any and/or all Disciplines listed on it. [LSJ 20011204-3] [PIB 20130704]
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Frequently asked questions about The Mole
What type of card is The Mole?
The Mole is a Reaction card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of The Mole?
Requires a ready anarch. Only usable when a non-anarch minion is acting. [ani] Only usable by a locked vampire. This vampire unlocks and attempts to block. [cel] +1 intercept. Not usable if the acting minion has Celerity [cel]. [dom] Only usable when you are being bled by a younger vampire. Lock this vampire to cause the action to fail.
What is the original set of The Mole?
The Mole was first released in the set Anarchs, illustrated by Steve Prescott.
What is the legality of The Mole?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- The Mole can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.