“"We came seeking a challenge. It seems we must continue searching." —Zurgo, khan of the Mardu”
Inevitable Defeat
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Instant
Mana Cost: {1}{R}{W}{B}
Oracle Rules Text: This spell can't be countered. Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.
Flavor Text: "We came seeking a challenge. It seems we must continue searching." —Zurgo, khan of the Mardu
Set: Tarkir: Dragonstorm (#194), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Cristi Balanescu
Instant
Black
Red
White
Rare
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (1)
2025-04-04
If the target permanent is an illegal target as Inevitable Defeat tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will gain or lose life.
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