Talk:Counterattack/@comment-27293167-20151126100309

So, my opponent is using Thunder Knights, Bastard-sword Dragon and i have a Wicked Dragon Emperor, Billion Knuckle on the field with 1 soul in it. On my opponent's turn, during battle phase, his monster attacks my Billion Knuckle and then he cast Dragoenergy. Next, using my monster's soulguard to prevent it from leaving the field. Now my counterattack ability kicks in and target to destroy Bastard-sword. But, my opponent cast Dragoenergy... so does my counterattack ability works still? Need to verify the timing of how the effect works during this battle scenario as still in a grey area for me.

Answer 1: My counterattack does not work as my opponent's monster has higher def than my monster's atk power as the counterattack ability is still in battle.

Answer 2: My counterattack does work as my opponent's monster Dragoenergy effect wears off and the counterattack ability activates after the battle.

Please verify for me which is the correct answer, and please also explain the timing of the battle and effects.
 * Thunder Knights, Bastard-sword Dragon
 * Dragoenergy
 * Wicked Dragon Emperor, Billion Knuckle