diff --git a/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/AbilityUtils.java b/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/AbilityUtils.java
index 3a2cec6b930..94115041100 100644
--- a/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/AbilityUtils.java
+++ b/src/main/java/forge/card/ability/AbilityUtils.java
@@ -143,7 +143,6 @@ public class AbilityUtils {
                 final Object crd = root.getTriggeringObject(defined.substring(9));
                 if (crd instanceof Card) {
                     c = Singletons.getModel().getGame().getCardState((Card) crd);
-                    c = (Card) crd;
                 } else if (crd instanceof List<?>) {
                     for (final Card cardItem : (List<Card>) crd) {
                         cards.add(cardItem);