Though the executioner did not speak, the villagers got the message.
Public Execution - Conspiracy: Take the Crown (#145) - Illustrated by Anthony Palumbo - Magic: The Gathering Card

Public Execution

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Instant

Mana Cost: {5}{B}

Oracle Rules Text: Destroy target creature an opponent controls. Each other creature that player controls gets -2/-0 until end of turn.

Flavor Text: Though the executioner did not speak, the villagers got the message.

Set: Conspiracy: Take the Crown (#145), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Anthony Palumbo

Instant Black Uncommon
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Historical Printings & Sets (15)
11 Languages
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3 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Public Execution - Conspiracy: Take the Crown MTG card scan Public Execution Conspiracy: Take the Crown Viewing CN2 Uncommon Anthony Palumbo 2016-08-26
Public Execution - Magic 2013 MTG card scan Public Execution Magic 2013 M13 Uncommon Anthony Palumbo 2012-07-13
Public Execution - The List MTG card scan Public Execution The List PLST Uncommon Anthony Palumbo 2024-08-02

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