diff --git a/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/ai/AnimateAi.java b/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/ai/AnimateAi.java
index d1a91e12730..d64d21450c7 100644
--- a/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/ai/AnimateAi.java
+++ b/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/ai/AnimateAi.java
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ public class AnimateAi extends SpellAbilityAi {
 
         // don't use instant speed animate abilities outside humans
         // Combat_Declare_Attackers_InstantAbility step
-        if (!game.getPhaseHandler().is(PhaseType.COMBAT_DECLARE_ATTACKERS, opponent) || game.getCombat().getAttackers().isEmpty()) {
+        if (game.getPhaseHandler().is(PhaseType.COMBAT_DECLARE_ATTACKERS, opponent) && game.getCombat().getAttackers().isEmpty()) {
             return false;
         }