diff --git a/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/AiAttackController.java b/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/AiAttackController.java
index 508b3fd4453..695bb7c6755 100644
--- a/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/AiAttackController.java
+++ b/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/AiAttackController.java
@@ -199,6 +199,10 @@ public class AiAttackController {
         if ((attacker.getNetToughness() + ComputerUtilCombat.predictToughnessBonusOfAttacker(attacker, null, combat, true)) <= 0) {
             return false;
         }
+        
+        if ("TRUE".equals(attacker.getSVar("HasAttackEffect"))) {
+        	return true;
+        }
 
         final Player opp = this.defendingOpponent;
         if (ComputerUtilCombat.damageIfUnblocked(attacker, opp, combat, true) > 0) {
@@ -918,7 +922,8 @@ public class AiAttackController {
         }
         boolean hasAttackEffect = attacker.getSVar("HasAttackEffect").equals("TRUE") || attacker.hasStartOfKeyword("Annihilator");
         // is there a gain in attacking even when the blocker is not killed (Lifelink, Wither,...)
-        boolean hasCombatEffect = attacker.getSVar("HasCombatEffect").equals("TRUE");
+        boolean hasCombatEffect = attacker.getSVar("HasCombatEffect").equals("TRUE") 
+        		|| "Blocked".equals(attacker.getSVar("HasAttackEffect"));
         if (!hasCombatEffect) {
             for (String keyword : attacker.getKeywords()) {
                 if (keyword.equals("Wither") || keyword.equals("Infect") || keyword.equals("Lifelink")) {
diff --git a/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ComputerUtilCombat.java b/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ComputerUtilCombat.java
index a1dc546178f..1c4cc84b580 100644
--- a/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ComputerUtilCombat.java
+++ b/forge-ai/src/main/java/forge/ai/ComputerUtilCombat.java
@@ -1762,6 +1762,10 @@ public class ComputerUtilCombat {
             	}
             }
         }
+        
+        if (attacker.getName().equals("Elven Warhounds")) {
+        	return true;
+        }
 
         int flankingMagnitude = 0;
         if (attacker.hasKeyword("Flanking") && !blocker.hasKeyword("Flanking")) {
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/a/alley_grifters.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/a/alley_grifters.txt
index dc218e057ad..0cd26f0b0da 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/a/alley_grifters.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/a/alley_grifters.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:1 B B
 Types:Creature Human Mercenary
 PT:2/2
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigDiscard | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, defending player discards a card.
-SVar:TrigDiscard:AB$Discard | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | NumCards$ 1 | Mode$ TgtChoose
+SVar:TrigDiscard:AB$ Discard | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | NumCards$ 1 | Mode$ TgtChoose
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/alley_grifters.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Alley Grifters becomes blocked, defending player discards a card.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/chambered_nautilus.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/chambered_nautilus.txt
index 507a265023d..d4a39afeb56 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/chambered_nautilus.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/chambered_nautilus.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:2 U
 Types:Creature Nautilus Beast
 PT:2/2
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | OptionalDecider$ You | Execute$ TrigDraw | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you may draw a card.
-SVar:TrigDraw:AB$Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
+SVar:TrigDraw:AB$ Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/chambered_nautilus.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Chambered Nautilus becomes blocked, you may draw a card.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/corrupt_court_official.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/corrupt_court_official.txt
index e1244369aa2..a74a8385acb 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/corrupt_court_official.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/c/corrupt_court_official.txt
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ Types:Creature Human Advisor
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ ChangesZone | Origin$ Any | Destination$ Battlefield | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigDiscard | TriggerDescription$ When CARDNAME enters the battlefield, target opponent discards a card.
 SVar:TrigDiscard:AB$ Discard | Cost$ 0 | ValidTgts$ Opponent | TgtPrompt$ Select an opponent | NumCards$ 1 | Mode$ TgtChoose
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/corrupt_court_official.jpg
 Oracle:When Corrupt Court Official enters the battlefield, target opponent discards a card.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deepwood_tantiv.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deepwood_tantiv.txt
index 9d2a298d3aa..7cabe713ebc 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deepwood_tantiv.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/deepwood_tantiv.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:4 G
 Types:Creature Beast
 PT:2/4
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigGain | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you gain 2 life.
-SVar:TrigGain:AB$GainLife | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | LifeAmount$ 2
+SVar:TrigGain:AB$ GainLife | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | LifeAmount$ 2
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/deepwood_tantiv.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Deepwood Tantiv becomes blocked, you gain 2 life.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/drelnoch.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/drelnoch.txt
index 787f2a147a4..cc6bc73c95e 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/drelnoch.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/d/drelnoch.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:4 U
 Types:Creature Yeti Mutant
 PT:3/3
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | OptionalDecider$ You | Execute$ TrigDraw | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you may draw two cards.
-SVar:TrigDraw:AB$Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 2
+SVar:TrigDraw:AB$ Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 2
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/drelnoch.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Drelnoch becomes blocked, you may draw two cards.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/k/karplusan_wolverine.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/k/karplusan_wolverine.txt
index 844a9cdba69..437f625c464 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/k/karplusan_wolverine.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/k/karplusan_wolverine.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:R
 Types:Snow Creature Wolverine Beast
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | OptionalDecider$ You | Execute$ TrigDealDamage | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you may have it deal 1 damage to target creature or player.
-SVar:TrigDealDamage:AB$DealDamage | Cost$ 0 | ValidTgts$ Creature,Player | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature or player | NumDmg$ 1
+SVar:TrigDealDamage:AB$ DealDamage | Cost$ 0 | ValidTgts$ Creature,Player | TgtPrompt$ Select target creature or player | NumDmg$ 1
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/karplusan_wolverine.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Karplusan Wolverine becomes blocked, you may have it deal 1 damage to target creature or player.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/q/quagmire_lamprey.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/q/quagmire_lamprey.txt
index 3d4f14f2317..ee4778c1e9e 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/q/quagmire_lamprey.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/q/quagmire_lamprey.txt
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ Types:Creature Fish
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlockedByCreature | ValidCard$ Card.Self | ValidBlocker$ Creature | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | Execute$ TrigPutCounter | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked by a creature, put a -1/-1 counter on that creature.
 SVar:TrigPutCounter:AB$ PutCounter | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ TriggeredBlocker | CounterType$ M1M1 | CounterNum$ 1 | IsCurse$ True
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/quagmire_lamprey.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Quagmire Lamprey becomes blocked by a creature, put a -1/-1 counter on that creature.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/r/rust_scarab.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/r/rust_scarab.txt
index 1c229d84bc7..6063166151e 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/r/rust_scarab.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/r/rust_scarab.txt
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ Types:Creature Insect
 PT:4/5
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | OptionalDecider$ You | Execute$ TrigDestroy | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.
 SVar:TrigDestroy:AB$ Destroy | Cost$ 0 | ValidTgts$ Artifact.DefenderCtrl,Enchantment.DefenderCtrl | TgtPrompt$ Select target artifact or enchantment defending player control
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/rust_scarab.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Rust Scarab becomes blocked, you may destroy target artifact or enchantment defending player controls.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/sacred_prey.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/sacred_prey.txt
index 9dc6e399ffc..53b773f966f 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/sacred_prey.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/sacred_prey.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:G
 Types:Creature Horse
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigGain | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you gain 1 life.
-SVar:TrigGain:AB$GainLife | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | LifeAmount$ 1
+SVar:TrigGain:AB$ GainLife | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | LifeAmount$ 1
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/sacred_prey.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Sacred Prey becomes blocked, you gain 1 life.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/saprazzan_heir.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/saprazzan_heir.txt
index 006f18a633f..6919a962544 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/saprazzan_heir.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/saprazzan_heir.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:1 U
 Types:Creature Merfolk
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | OptionalDecider$ You | Execute$ TrigDraw | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, you may draw three cards.
-SVar:TrigDraw:AB$Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 3
+SVar:TrigDraw:AB$ Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 3
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/saprazzan_heir.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Saprazzan Heir becomes blocked, you may draw three cards.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slate_street_ruffian.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slate_street_ruffian.txt
index 3e1bc1bfa56..7a0db023ea2 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slate_street_ruffian.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slate_street_ruffian.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:2 B
 Types:Creature Human Warrior
 PT:2/2
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigDiscard | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, defending player discards a card.
-SVar:TrigDiscard:AB$Discard | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | NumCards$ 1 | Mode$ TgtChoose
+SVar:TrigDiscard:AB$ Discard | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | NumCards$ 1 | Mode$ TgtChoose
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/slate_street_ruffian.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Slate Street Ruffian becomes blocked, defending player discards a card.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slith_strider.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slith_strider.txt
index c62d262fbc1..337ce9ee85b 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slith_strider.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/s/slith_strider.txt
@@ -3,8 +3,9 @@ ManaCost:1 U U
 Types:Creature Slith
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigDraw | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, draw a card.
-SVar:TrigDraw:AB$Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
+SVar:TrigDraw:AB$ Draw | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ You | NumCards$ 1
 T:Mode$ DamageDone | ValidSource$ Card.Self | ValidTarget$ Player | CombatDamage$ True | Execute$ TrigPutCounter | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
-SVar:TrigPutCounter:AB$PutCounter | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ Self | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1
+SVar:TrigPutCounter:AB$ PutCounter | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ Self | CounterType$ P1P1 | CounterNum$ 1
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/slith_strider.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Slith Strider becomes blocked, draw a card.\nWhenever Slith Strider deals combat damage to a player, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_wretched.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_wretched.txt
index ddd17a0bb00..0ee2191e4bc 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_wretched.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/the_wretched.txt
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ Types:Creature Demon
 PT:2/5
 T:Mode$ Phase | Phase$ EndCombat | ValidPlayer$ You | Execute$ TrigGainControl | TriggerZones$ Battlefield | TriggerDescription$ At end of combat, gain control of all creatures blocking CARDNAME for as long as you control CARDNAME.
 SVar:TrigGainControl:AB$ GainControl | Cost$ 0 | AllValid$ Card.blockingSource | LoseControl$ LoseControl,LeavesPlay
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/the_wretched.jpg
 Oracle:At end of combat, gain control of all creatures blocking The Wretched for as long as you control The Wretched.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/thresher_beast.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/thresher_beast.txt
index acb6da6fc81..f5f9a0fe3b5 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/thresher_beast.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/thresher_beast.txt
@@ -4,5 +4,6 @@ Types:Creature Beast
 PT:4/4
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigSac | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, defending player sacrifices a land.
 SVar:TrigSac:AB$ Sacrifice | Cost$ 0 | SacValid$ Land | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | ChangeNum$ 1
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/thresher_beast.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Thresher Beast becomes blocked, defending player sacrifices a land.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/tolarian_entrancer.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/tolarian_entrancer.txt
index 91c381696fa..c144bd9a6d0 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/tolarian_entrancer.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/t/tolarian_entrancer.txt
@@ -5,5 +5,6 @@ PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlockedByCreature | ValidCard$ Card.Self | ValidBlocker$ Creature | DelayedTrigger$ DelTrig | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked by a creature, gain control of that creature at end of combat.
 SVar:DelTrig:Mode$ Phase | Phase$ EndCombat | ValidPlayer$ Player | Execute$ TrigGainControl | TriggerDescription$ Gain control of blocking creature.
 SVar:TrigGainControl:AB$ GainControl | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ TriggeredBlocker | NewController$ TriggeredAttackerController
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/tolarian_entrancer.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Tolarian Entrancer becomes blocked by a creature, gain control of that creature at end of combat.
diff --git a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/v/vedalken_ghoul.txt b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/v/vedalken_ghoul.txt
index 75f7741795d..b6074d2f24a 100644
--- a/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/v/vedalken_ghoul.txt
+++ b/forge-gui/res/cardsfolder/v/vedalken_ghoul.txt
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ ManaCost:U B
 Types:Creature Vedalken Zombie
 PT:1/1
 T:Mode$ AttackerBlocked | ValidCard$ Card.Self | Execute$ TrigDrain | TriggerDescription$ Whenever CARDNAME becomes blocked, defending player loses 4 life.
-SVar:TrigDrain:AB$LoseLife | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | LifeAmount$ 4
+SVar:TrigDrain:AB$ LoseLife | Cost$ 0 | Defined$ DefendingPlayer | LifeAmount$ 4
+SVar:HasAttackEffect:Blocked
 SVar:Picture:http://www.wizards.com/global/images/magic/general/vedalken_ghoul.jpg
 Oracle:Whenever Vedalken Ghoul becomes blocked, defending player loses 4 life.