If the presence of evil were obvious, it wouldn't be nearly as dangerous.
Hidden Horror - Tenth Edition (#149) - Illustrated by Brom - Magic: The Gathering Card
Tenth Edition Uncommon #149 Brom

Hidden Horror

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Creature — Horror

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

Oracle Rules Text: When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you discard a creature card.

Flavor Text: If the presence of evil were obvious, it wouldn't be nearly as dangerous.

Set: Tenth Edition (#149), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Brom

Creature Black Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
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1 Printing
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Hidden Horror - Tenth Edition MTG card scan Hidden Horror Tenth Edition Viewing 10E Uncommon Brom 2007-07-13

Official Rulings (2)

2008-04-01
When the ability resolves, you choose whether to sacrifice the creature or perform the other action. If you can’t perform the other action, then you must sacrifice the creature.
2008-04-01
If the creature is no longer on the battlefield when the ability resolves, you may still perform the action if you want.

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