“"Victory in the pits is almost as rewarding as the methods I use to achieve it."”
Sadistic Hypnotist
Card Rules and Details
Card Type: Creature — Human Minion
Mana Cost: {3}{B}{B}
Oracle Rules Text: Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards two cards. Activate only as a sorcery.
Flavor Text: "Victory in the pits is almost as rewarding as the methods I use to achieve it."
Set: Duel Decks: Izzet vs. Golgari (#62), Rarity: Uncommon, Artist: Paolo Parente
Creature
Black
Uncommon
$0.59
Regular
€0.64
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Historical Printings & Sets (1)
1 Languages
Official Rulings (1)
2013-04-15
If you cast this as normal during your main phase, it will enter the battlefield and you’ll receive priority. If no abilities trigger because of this, you can activate its ability immediately, before any other player has a chance to remove it from the battlefield.
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