Tunnel Runner
| Name | Tunnel Runner |
|---|---|
| Type | Ally |
| Description | Werewolf with 3 life. 1 strength, 1 bleed. The Runner may play cards that require Animalism [ani] as a vampire and may burn 1 life to get +1 stealth. If he successfully bleeds, you may look at the target Methuselah's hand. A vampire stealing life froSee more |
| Artist | Brian LeBlanc |
| Set | Ebony Kingdom #102047 |
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| Image |  Download image |
| Clans | Akunanse |
| Artists | Brian LeBlanc |
| Krcg Id | 102047 |
| Pool Cost | 4 |
| Legal Since | 2009-05-27 |
| Printed Name | Tunnel Runner |
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About Tunnel Runner
Tunnel Runner, Ally, designed by Brian LeBlanc first released in May 2009 in the set Ebony Kingdom.
Tunnel Runner fits a **casual Akunanse Animalism bleed deck** that can use its stealth to land bleeds and reveal an opponent’s hand. Its ability to play Animalism cards gives it options, and its life recovery makes it harder to wear down, but four pool is a steep price for an ally with only 1 bleed and 1 strength. If the goal is bleed pressure, **Deep Song played by your vampires** is generally a more efficient choice; if the goal is an ally that wins fights, **Renegade Garou** is stronger. Tunnel Runner is worth trying when the hand information matters to your plan, but I would not consider it a staple or build a competitive deck around it.
Rules
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Multiple similar effects (e.g. two {Infernal Familiar}, or {Ian Forestal} with an {Infernal Familiar}) cannot be used to meet the requirements of a multi-Discipline card that the minion is missing one or more Disciplines to play. [LSJ 20020218]
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The ally counts as "independent" when playing cards as a vampire [LSJ 20020503] [LSJ 20060126]
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While using their ability to meet a discipline requirement, they also meet that requirement for any other cards associated with the original effect (e.g. meeting the [ani] requirement for {Pack Alpha} or {Muricia's Call} also meets the [ani] requirement for the {Raven Spy} employed by that effect). [LSJ 20080205-2] [LSJ 20060417]
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Can be used to meet one (but not more than one) of the normal Discipline requirements of a multi-Discipline card. [LSJ 20011217] [LSJ 20090508]
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Does not stack with similar effects (or another copy of itself) to provide superior version of the discipline(s) (e.g. {Leech} and {Putrescent Servitude} together does not provide superior [POT]) [ANK 20180111]
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While a minion has an effect that allows them to play cards that require Discipline(s), they do not actually have those Discipline(s). [LSJ 19980303]
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If a card they play as a vampire sends them to torpor (eg. {Reform Body}), they burn. REVERSAL of previous rulings. [LSJ 20060409]
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If they use their last life to pay for an action, the action still resolves fully. If that leads to an oust, the oust is resolved before resolving effects triggered by the fact that they burn. [LSJ 20080512]
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They cannot use a card to commit diablerie (eg. {Amaranth}) [RTR 19970630] [LSJ 20080717]
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Damage done from stealing blood is done at the same time strike damage is done: a single instantaneous prevention card (eg. {Soak}) can prevent both. [ANK 20200517-2]
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Damage done from stealing blood to the Runner is environmental. [RTR 19970630]
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If they takes aggravated damage from a card they plays as a vampire (eg. {Burst of Sunlight}), they lose one life but do not go to torpor. [LSJ 20060409]
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If they use their last life to play an action modifier, the action fails. If they use their last life to play a strike, combat ends before strike resolution. [ANK 20180928-1]
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Frequently asked questions about Tunnel Runner
What type of card is Tunnel Runner?
Tunnel Runner is a Ally card in Vampire: The Eternal Struggle vtes.
What is the effect of Tunnel Runner?
Werewolf with 3 life. 1 strength, 1 bleed. The Runner may play cards that require Animalism [ani] as a vampire and may burn 1 life to get +1 stealth. If he successfully bleeds, you may look at the target Methuselah's hand. A vampire stealing life from the Runner takes 1 damage for each point stolen. If the Runner has 2 or fewer life during your unlock phase, he gains 1 life.
What is the original set of Tunnel Runner?
Tunnel Runner was first released in the set Ebony Kingdom, illustrated by Brian LeBlanc.
What is the legality of Tunnel Runner?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Tunnel Runner can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.