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Hecatomb

Black

3 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Hecatomb, Classic Sixth Edition printing
Classic Sixth Edition 6ED · No. 136 1999-04-21

Card text

{1}{B}{B}
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.
EDHREC rank #24525 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ∅ Not legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

3 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

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 · Wizards of the Coast

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