diff --git a/checkmove.cpp b/checkmove.cpp
index b92626e9..473b6188 100644
--- a/checkmove.cpp
+++ b/checkmove.cpp
@@ -96,9 +96,11 @@ EX bool monstersnear(stalemate1& sm) {
       // only these monsters can attack from two spots...
       if(!among(c3->monst, moLancer, moWitchSpeed, moWitchFlash)) 
         continue;
+      if(c3->monst == moWitchSpeed && cwt.at->land != laPower)
+        continue;
       // take logical_adjacent into account
       if(c3->monst != moWitchFlash)
-        if(!logical_adjacent(c3, c3->monst, c2) || !logical_adjacent(c2, c3->monst, c))
+        if(!logical_adjacent(c3, c3->monst, c2) || !logical_adjacent(c2, c3->monst, c) || (c3->monst == moWitchSpeed && c2->land != laPower))
           continue;
       if(elec::affected(c3)) continue;
       if(c3->stuntime > (sm.who == moPlayer ? 0 : 1)) continue;