Hecatomb
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Set5ED
Collector #167
Released1997-03-24
Rarityrare
ArtistGeorge Pratt
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
AttributesReprint
ScryfallOpen ↗

Hecatomb

RareColour IDMV 3
Enchantment
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.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Other printings
3 other English printingsEarliest 1995-06-03Newest 2007-09-10Cheapest priced $0.60 in 6ED
Rulings (3)
wotc4 Oct 2004
The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.
wotc4 Oct 2004
If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.
wotc4 Oct 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.