“"In my early experiments in phylactery, I found that fragile forms have their uses." —Rocati, Duke of Martyne”
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
$0.27
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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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