Wizkids Rules!

SMASH WELL-DEVELOPED SENSE OF IRONY!: When Hulkpool hits a single opposing character with a close attack and his attack total is at least 4 greater than the target's defense value, after actions resolve choose one: heal Hulkpool 3 clicks, or counter all powers on the hit character.

Is the "target's defense value" calculated with all replacements and modifiers that can increase it's printed defense value for this attack?

If you roll a critical hit does the power automatically succeed because of the critical hit?

cliffjumper wrote:Is the "target's defense value" calculated with all replacements and modifiers that can increase it's printed defense value for this attack?

Yes.

If you roll a critical hit does the power automatically succeed because of the critical hit?

No. The calculated attack total must be at least 4 greater than the calculated defense value in order for the effect to trigger.