Hecatomb

Hecatomb

{1}{B}{B}Enchantment

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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.

What it does

Tagged as Removal — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.

Official rulings

  1. If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none. (2004-10-04)
  2. The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting. (2004-10-04)
  3. 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. (2004-10-04)

Printings & prices

Every set Hecatomb has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.

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