Hecatomb - Masters Edition (#71) - Illustrated by NéNé Thomas - Magic: The Gathering Card

Hecatomb

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Enchantment

Mana Cost: {1}{B}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: When this enchantment enters, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice four creatures. Tap an untapped Swamp you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.

Set: Masters Edition (#71), Rarity: Rare, Artist: NéNé Thomas

Enchantment Black Rare
Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Hecatomb - Masters Edition MTG card scan Hecatomb Masters Edition Viewing ME1 Rare NéNé Thomas 2007-09-10

Official Rulings (3)

2004-10-04
If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.
2004-10-04
The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.
2004-10-04
You choose whether to sacrifice creatures or not on resolution. If not, then you sacrifice Hecatomb. You can choose to not sacrifice creatures if you no longer control this card on resolution.

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