Rules Wingspan

Does Wingspan's Pink Power Trigger at Round End?

The most confusing power type in Wingspan — when exactly does it activate?

2025-05-06

You just played a bird with a pink "once between turns" power. The round is ending. Does the pink power trigger now? What about when another player activates your row?

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Quick Answer

Pink powers activate once between each of your turns — triggered by OTHER players' actions in the matching habitat. They do NOT trigger at round end.

The Three Power Colors

White — When Played

Triggers once, immediately when the bird enters play.

Brown — When Activated

Triggers every time you use the action in that bird's habitat row.

Pink — Between Turns

Triggers when an opponent performs an action in the matching habitat.

When Exactly Do Pink Powers Trigger?

Pink powers activate when:

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Another player takes an action in the same habitat row as your pink-powered bird

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It can trigger once per opponent's turn (not once per game or per round)

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It does NOT trigger at end of round

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It does NOT trigger on your own turns

Common Pink Power Mistakes

Right vs. Wrong

Mistake	Correct Rule
Triggering pink at end of round	Pink only triggers between turns
Triggering pink on your own turn	Pink only triggers on opponents' turns
Triggering pink multiple times per opponent turn	Once per opponent's turn maximum
Forgetting to trigger pink entirely	Check after every opponent's action in the matching row