"In my early experiments in phylactery, I found that fragile forms have their uses." —Rocati, Duke of Martyne
Brittle Effigy - Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins (#56) - Illustrated by John Avon - Magic: The Gathering Card

Brittle Effigy

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Artifact

Mana Cost: {1}

Oracle Rules Text: {4}, {T}, Exile this artifact: Exile target creature.

Flavor Text: "In my early experiments in phylactery, I found that fragile forms have their uses." —Rocati, Duke of Martyne

Set: Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins (#56), Rarity: Rare, Artist: John Avon

Artifact Colorless Rare
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
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Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Brittle Effigy - Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins MTG card scan Brittle Effigy Duel Decks: Merfolk vs. Goblins Viewing DDT Rare John Avon 2017-10-24

Official Rulings (1)

2010-08-15
Brittle Effigy is exiled as a cost to activate its ability, not as part of its effect. If the targeted creature is an illegal target by the time the ability would resolve, the ability doesn’t resolve, but Brittle Effigy remains exiled.

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