“"So many have died in search of that map. And now it appears in the hands of the arrogant child Chandra Nalaar."”
Anowon, the Ruin Sage
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Legendary Creature — Vampire Shaman
Mana Cost: {3}{B}{B}
Oracle Rules Text: At the beginning of your upkeep, each player sacrifices a non-Vampire creature of their choice.
Flavor Text: "So many have died in search of that map. And now it appears in the hands of the arrogant child Chandra Nalaar."
Set: Crimson Vow Commander (#118), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Dan Murayama Scott
Legendary
Creature
Black
Rare
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Official Rulings (2)
2010-03-01
When the triggered ability resolves, first you choose which creature you'll sacrifice (if you control any non-Vampire creatures), then each other player in turn order does the same, then all chosen creatures are sacrificed at the same time.
2010-03-01
If a player controls no creatures, or if all creatures a player controls are Vampires, that player simply doesn't sacrifice anything.
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