diff --git a/client/Assets/Vanguard/Runtime/UI/BattleView.cs b/client/Assets/Vanguard/Runtime/UI/BattleView.cs
index c0c6599..8deea7d 100644
--- a/client/Assets/Vanguard/Runtime/UI/BattleView.cs
+++ b/client/Assets/Vanguard/Runtime/UI/BattleView.cs
@@ -2361,6 +2361,16 @@ namespace Vanguard.UI
             }
 
             var abilities = sources.OfType<ActivateAbilityIntent>().ToList();
+            if (abilities.Count == 0
+                && card.Zone is BoardZone.Vanguard or BoardZone.RearGuard)
+            {
+                // Fallback: never hide an activated ability because source
+                // target resolution failed for an unusual card placement.
+                abilities = legal.OfType<ActivateAbilityIntent>()
+                    .Where(ability => ability.InstanceId == card.InstanceId)
+                    .ToList();
+            }
+
             if (abilities.Count > 0)
             {
                 actions.Add(new CardActionMenuItem(