diff --git a/tests/test_combat_commands.py b/tests/test_combat_commands.py
index dfbcc4f..f526330 100644
--- a/tests/test_combat_commands.py
+++ b/tests/test_combat_commands.py
@@ -227,6 +227,7 @@ async def test_variant_handler_parses_direction(player, target, moves):
 
     encounter = get_encounter(player)
     assert encounter is not None
+    assert encounter.current_move is not None
     assert encounter.current_move.name == "punch right"
 
 
@@ -280,6 +281,7 @@ async def test_direct_handler_passes_move(player, target, punch_right):
 
     encounter = get_encounter(player)
     assert encounter is not None
+    assert encounter.current_move is not None
     assert encounter.current_move.name == "punch right"
 
 
@@ -294,6 +296,7 @@ async def test_direct_handler_alias_for_variant(player, target, punch_right):
 
     encounter = get_encounter(player)
     assert encounter is not None
+    assert encounter.current_move is not None
     assert encounter.current_move.name == "punch right"
     assert encounter.attacker is player
     assert encounter.defender is target