Name
Hecatomb
Mana Cost
Type
Enchantment
Set
Masters 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
#71
Other Prints
Fifth Edition
Classic Sixth Edition
Ice Age
Legal Formats
Commander | Duel | Legacy | Oathbreaker | Premodern | Vintage
Availability
Magic Online
Rulings
(04/10/2004)
If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.
(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)
The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.
Artist
NéNé Thomas
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