Name
Hecatomb
Mana Cost
Type
Enchantment
Set
Fifth Edition
Rarity
Rare
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.
Number
#167
Other Prints
Classic Sixth Edition
Ice Age
Masters Edition
Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Oathbreaker | Premodern | Vintage
Availability
Paper
Rulings
(04/10/2004)
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.
(04/10/2004)
If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.
(04/10/2004)
The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.
Artist
George Pratt
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