Once a creature is exiled by the reflexive triggered ability, it doesn't matter what happens to Auron's power
He's one of the most popular and well-known villains in all of gaming

Full Decklist Tidus, Yuna's Guardian Yuna, Grand Summoner Auron, Venerated Guardian Chocobo Knights Gatta and Luzzu Lord Jyscal Guado Protection Magic Summon: Ixion Summon: Yojimbo Summoner's Sending Blitzball Stadium Lulu, Stern Guardian O'aka, Traveling Merchant Rikku, Resourceful Guardian Summon: Valefor Maester Seymour Sphere Grid Summon: Magus Sisters Tromell, Seymour's Butler Yuna's Decision Yuna's Whistle Kimahri, Valiant Guardian Shelinda, Yevon Acolyte Sin, Unending Cataclysm Wakka, Devoted Guardian Collective Effort Damning Verdict Farewell Luminous Broodmoth Promise of Loyalty Resourceful Defense Scholar of New Horizons Sunscorch Regent Together Forever Chasm Skulker Inexorable Tide Pull from Tomorrow Bane of Progress Fight Rigging Forgotten Ancient Generous Patron Gyre Sage Hardened Scales Incubation Druid Path of Discovery Rampant Rejuvenator Tireless Tracker Altered Ego Endless Detour Fathom Mage Walking Ballista Brushland Canopy Vista Exotic Orchard Flooded Grove Fortified Village Glacial Fortress Hinterland Harbor Overflowing Basin Port Town Prairie Stream Skycloud Expanse Sungrass Prairie Sunpetal Grove Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Mystery Temple of Plenty Vineglimmer Snarl Destroy Evil Grateful Apparition Path to Exile An Offer You Can't Refuse Duskshell Crawler Farseek Inspiring Call Three Visits Bred for the Hunt Arcane Signet Everflowing Chalice Sol Ring Ash Barrens Evolving Wilds Forge of Heroes Idyllic Beachfront Nesting Grounds Path of Ancestry Radiant Grove Seaside Citadel Tangled Islet Temple of the False God Command Tower 3 Island 3 Forest 3 Plains Scions & Spellcraft Though Final Fantasy 14 doesn't strictly have a defined main character, Y'shtola is the closest thing to it

If a creature with a shield counter loses its abilities, the shield counter will still protect it as normal
A quarter of this deck is made up of characters with two or less Willpower, so you have to be careful that when you go wide, you aren't setting yourself up for an easy board clear from Grab Your Sword or Tinker Bell, Giant Fairy