Life at Stake
UNKUnknown Event/#CB11a/2024Common
Colour IDMV 1
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
You and target creature's controller each secretly choose a number 0 or greater. Then, reveal the chosen numbers. If your number was highest or tied for the highest, exile that creature. Each player who chose the highest number loses that much life.
Card capabilities
Instant
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About this card
Life at Stake
Life at Stake is an Instant, with mana cost {B} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: not_legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: not_legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Frequently asked
Life at Stake FAQ
What set was Life at Stake first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from UNK #CB11a, released 2024-02-24.
Is Life at Stake legal in Commander?
Life at Stake is not currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Life at Stake legal in Modern?
Life at Stake is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Life at Stake legal in Standard?
Life at Stake is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Life at Stake do?
Life at Stake is an Instant with mana cost {B}. Its Oracle text reads: "You and target creature's controller each secretly choose a number 0 or greater. Then, reveal the chosen numbers. If your number was highest or tied for the highest, exile that creature. Each player who chose the highest number loses that much life.".