============================================================================== Card Rulings Summary (CHANGES ONLY) Updated 2006/01/22 ============================================================================== Rulings are collected from many sources. See credits and disclaimer at the end of the file for details. This release is under the rules used by NINTH EDITION. Complete text is included for cards from all expansions. These rulings have been updated monthly with the most recent version available on the web (WWW) as the following: http://www.crystalkeep.com/magic/rules Card texts are updated as per Oracle 2006/01/20. Portal, Unglued, and Unhinged cards do not have correct Oracle card texts in this release. A '+' is used to mark changes since the 2005/12/29 release. Thanx, Stephen. ---- Stephen D'Angelo | Crystal Keep Editor dangelo@crystalkeep.com | Former Wizards of the Coast NetRep ============================================================================== - - * - * - A - * - * - - Abandon Hope: + Text(TE+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; Look at target opponent's hand and choose X cards from it. That player discards those cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Abeyance: + Text(WL+errata): Until end of turn, target player cannot play instants, sorceries, or activated abilities that aren't mana abilities. ; Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Abolish: + Text(PY+errata): You may discard a Plains card rather than pay ~this~'s mana cost. ; Destroy target artifact or enchantment. [Oracle 2005/08/01] About Face: + Text(UL+errata): Switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + As per Rule 418.5a, power and toughness switching is applied after any effects that modify power/toughness. This means that even if new spells and abilities are played to modify power/toughness, they are applied before the switch. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Absolver Thrull: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Abuna's Chant: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Abyssal Horror: + Text(7th+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; When ~this~ comes into play, target player discards two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Abyssal Hunter: + Note - Prior to Sixth Edition it was of creature type Hunter. Then for Oracle 2005/08/01 it was changed from Minion to Human Assassin. Abyssal Nocturnus: + If your opponent discards any cards during his or her cleanup step to get down to the maximum hand size, the ability will trigger and players will receive priority. After that cleanup step ends, a new one will begin and Abyssal Nocturnus's effect will end. It won't carry over into the next turn. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Fear, Rule 502.25. Abyssal Specter: + Text(7th/8th+errata): 2/3, Flying. ; Whenever ~this~ deals damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Acceptable Losses: + Text(OD+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard a card at random. ; ~this~ deals 5 damage to target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Acidic Soil: + Text(US+errata): ~this~ deals damage to each player equal to the number of lands he or she controls. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Acquire: + You do not have to find an artifact card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Adarkar Unicorn: + Text(IA+errata): 2/2. ; {Tap}: Add either {U} or {1}{U} to your mana pool. Spend this mana only for cumulative upkeep abilities. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Adventurers' Guildhouse: + Text(LG+errata): Green legendary creatures you control have "bands with other legendary creatures". [Oracle 2004/10/01] Aerial Caravan: + Text(MM+errata): 4/3, Flying. ; {1}{U}{U}: Remove the top card of your library from the game. Until end of turn, you may play that card. (Reveal the card as you remove it from the game.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] AEtherplasm: + AEtherplasm will return to your hand before any combat damage is assigned. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If you want, you can return AEtherplasm to your hand and not put anything into play. The attacking creature will still be considered blocked, so it won't be able to deal combat damage to you unless it has trample or a similar ability. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The creature you put into play may be the AEtherplasm you just returned to your hand. This allows it to dodge abilities like Deathgazer's. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The creature you put into play from your hand is blocking the attacking creature, even if the block couldn't legally be declared (for example, if that creature comes into play tapped, or it can't block, or the attacking creature has protection from it). [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Putting a blocking creature into play doesn't trigger "When this creature blocks" and "When this creature becomes blocked" abilities. It also won't check blocking restrictions, costs, or requirements. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The comes-into-play triggers for the creature put into play do trigger as normal. [D'Angelo 2006/02/22] AEther Snap + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. AEther Tide: + Text(EX+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X creature cards; Return X target creatures to their owners' hands. [Oracle 2005/08/01] AEther Vial: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Aggravated Assault: + Text(ON+errata): {3}{R}{R}: Untap all creatures you control. After this main phase, there is an additional combat phase followed by an additional main phase. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Aku Djinn: + Text(VI+errata): 5/6, Trample. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature each opponent controls. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Alley Grifters: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; Whenever ~this~ becomes blocked, defending player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Amnesia: + Text(DK+errata): Target player reveals his or her hand and discards all nonland cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Amok: + Text(SH+errata): {1},Discard a card at random: Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Amugaba: + Text(OD+errata): 6/6, Flying. ; {2}{U},Discard a card: Return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ancient Spider: + Text(PS+errata): 2/5, First Strike. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Anurid Brushhopper: + Text(JU+errata): 3/4. ; Discard two cards: Remove ~this~ from the game. Return it to play under its owner's control at end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Anurid Swarmsnapper: + Text(JU+errata): 1/4. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; {1}{G}: ~this~ can block an additional creature this turn. [Orcle 2005/08/01] Anvil of Bogardan: + Text(VI+errata): Players have no maximum hand size. ; At the beginning of each player's draw step, that player draws a card, then discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Aquamoeba: + Text(TO+errata): 1/3. ; Discard a card: Switch ~this~'s power and toughness until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + As per Rule 418.5a, power and toughness switching is applied after any effects that modify power/toughness. This means that even if new spells and abilities are played to modify power/toughness, they are applied before the switch. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Arachnoid: + Text(FD+errata): 2/6. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Arcbound Bruiser: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Crusher: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Arcbound Fiend: + Note - Also see Fear, Rule 502.25. + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Hybrid: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Lancer: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Overseer: + Since this card has Modular, it will place a counter on itself. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Ravager: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Reclaimer: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Slith: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Stinger: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arcbound Wanderer: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Arcbound Worker: + Note - Also see Modular, Rule 502.35. Arc Mage: + Text(NE+errata): 2/2. ; {2}{R},{Tap},Discard a card: ~this~ deals 2 damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures and/or players. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Arcum's Weathervane: + Text(IA+errata): {2},{Tap}: Target snow-covered land is no longer snow-covered. (This effect doesn't end at end of turn.) ; {2},{Tap}: Target non-snow-covered basic land becomes snow-covered. (This effect doesn't end at end of turn.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Argivian Restoration: + Text(WL+errata): Return target artifact card from your graveyard into play. [Oracle @005/08/01] Armed Response: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Armorer Guildmage: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Armor of Thorns: + Text(MI+errata): Enchant nonblack creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted creature gets +2/+2. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Artificer's Intuition: + Text(FD+errata): {U},Discard an artifact card: Search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost 1 or less, reveal that card, and put it into your hand. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + You do not have to find an artifact card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Ascending Aven: + Text(ON+errata): 3/2, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. ; Morph {2}{U}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ashnod's Transmogrant: + Text(5th+errata): {Tap},Sacrifice ~this~: Put a +1/+1 counter on target nonartifact creature. That creature becomes an artifact in addition to its other types. (This effect doesn't end at end of turn.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Assert Authority: + Text(MR+errata): Affinity for artifacts (This spell costs {1} less to play for each artifact you control.) ; Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, remove it from the game instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Attunement: + Text(US+errata): Return ~this~ to owner's hand: Draw three cards, then discard four cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Auriok Champion: + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Auriok Salvagers: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Auriok Windwalker: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Aurochs: + Text(5th+errata): 2/3, Trample. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks, it gets +1/+0 until end of turn for each other attacking Aurochs. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Auspicious Ancestor: + Text(MI+errata): 2/3. ; When ~this~ is put into a graveyard from play, you gain 3 life. ; Whenever a player plays a white spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, you gain 1 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Ancestor" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Avatar of Hope: + Text(PY/8th+errata): 4/9, Flying. ; If you have 3 life or less, ~this~ costs {6} less to play. ; ~this~ can block any number of creatures. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Avenger en-Dal: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {2}{W},{Tap},Discard a card: Remove target attacking creature from the game. Its controller gains life equal to its toughness. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Aven Trooper: + Text(TO+errata): 1/1, Flying. ; {2}{W},Discard a card: ~this~ gets +1/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - B - * - * - - Balance: + Text(4th+errata): Except the player who controls the fewest lands, each player sacrifices lands until all players control the same number of lands as the player who controls the fewest. Players do the same for creatures and discard cards the same way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Balancing Act: + Text(OD+errata): Each player chooses a number of permanents he or she controls equal to the number of permanents controlled by the player who controls the fewest, then sacrifices the rest. Each player discards cards the same way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Balduvian Horde: + Text(6th+errata): 5/5. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you discard a card at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Balloon Peddler: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; {U},{Tap},Discard a card: Target creature gains flying until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Balshan Griffin: + Text(OD+errata): 3/2, Flying. ; {1}{U},Discard a card: Return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Banshee's Blade: + Text(MR+errata): Equip {2}. ; Equipped creature gets +1/+1 for each charge counter on ~this~. ; Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, put a charge counter on ~this~. Barbarian Bully: + Text(JU+errata): 2/2. ; Discard a card at random: ~this~ gets +2/+2 until end of turn unless a player has ~this~ deal 4 damage to him or her. Play this ability only once each turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Barbarian Guides: + Text(IA+errata): 1/2. ; {2}{R},{Tap}: Choose a land type. Target creature you control gains the snow-covered landwalk of the chosen type until end of turn. Return that creature to its owner's hand at end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Barbed Lightning: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Baton of Courage: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Battering Wurm: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Battlefield Percher: + Text(NE+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. ; {1}{B}: ~this~ gets +1/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bazaar of Baghdad: + Text(AN+errata): {Tap}: Draw two cards, then discard three cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Beacon of Creation: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Beastmaster's Magemark: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. Belbe's Percher: + Text(NE+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Belfry Spirit: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Benediction of Moons: + The "for each player" means 2 life if it's a 2 player game (including yourself) and more if there are more players playing. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Bereavement: + Text(7th+errata): Whenever a green creature is put into a graveyard from play, its controller discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Blanket of Night: + Text(VI+errata): Each land is a Swamp in addition to its other types. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Blaster Mage: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; {R},{Tap},Discard a card: Destroy target Wall. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Blaze of Glory: + Text(ABU+errata): Target creature can block any number of creatures this turn. It must block each attacking creature this turn if able. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Blighted Shaman: + Note - In Mirage this card was of creature type Cleric. In Sixth Edition it was of creature type "Wizard". It was changed to "Human Shaman" in Oracle 2005/08/01. Blind Fury: + Text(MI+errata): Play ~this~ only before the combat damage step. ; All creatures lose trample until end of turn. If a creature would deal combat damage to a creature this turn, it deals double that damage to the creature instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Blind Hunter: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Blinkmoth Infusion: + Yes, that is 12 generic mana in the play cost. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Blood Lust: + Text(5th+errata): If target creature has toughness 5 or greater, it gets +4/-4 until end of turn. Otherwise, it gets +4/-X until end of turn, where X is its toughness minus 1. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + The check against toughness to decide if it applies +4/-4 or calculates a value for X is done during resolution. This decision and the value of X (if appropriate) is locked in on resolution and is not recalculated. [D'Angelo 2005/12/01] Bloodscale Prowler: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Body Snatcher: + Text(UD+errata): 2/2. ; When ~this~ comes into play, you may discard a creature card. If you don't, remove ~this~ from the game. ; When ~this~ is put into a graveyard from play, remove ~this~ from the game and return target creature card from your graveyard to play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bogardan Phoenix: + Text(VI+errata): 3/3, Flying. ; When ~this~ is put into a graveyard from play, remove it from the game if it had a death counter on it. Otherwise, return it to play and put a death counter on it. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Bog Down: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker-Sacrifice two lands. ; Target player discards two cards. If the kicker cost was paid, that player discards three cards instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bog Witch: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {B},{Tap},Discard a card: Add {B}{B}{B} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bola Warrior: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {R},{Tap},Discard a card: Target creature can't block this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Borborygmos: + The ability won't save your creatures that were dealt lethal damage in combat. Those creatures will be sent to your graveyard before they would get a counter. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] This is because the ability is triggered and goes on the stack only after you remove the creatures that died during combat. So only the ones that live get counters. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Bosium Strip: + Text(WL+errata): {3},{Tap}: Until end of turn, if the top card in your graveyard is an instant or sorcery card, you may play that card. If a card played this way would be put into a graveyard this turn, remove it from the game instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bottled Cloister: + Text(RA+errata): At the beginning of each opponent's upkeep, remove your hand from the game face down. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, return all cards you own removed from the game with ~this~ to your hand, then draw a card. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Bottomless Pit: + Text(SH+errata): At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player discards a card at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Breakthrough: + Text(TO+errata): Draw four cards, then choose X cards in your hand and discard the rest. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Breathstealer's Crypt: + Text(VI+errata): If a player would draw a card, instead he or she draws a card and reveals it. If it's a creature card, that player discards it unless he or she pays 3 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bringer of the Black Dawn: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Bringer of the Blue Dawn: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Bringer of the Green Dawn: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Bringer of the Red Dawn: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Bringer of the White Dawn: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Builder's Bane: + Text(MI+errata): Destroy X target artifacts. ~this~ deals damage to each player equal to the number of artifacts he or she controlled destroyed this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Bulwark: + Text(US+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, ~this~ deals damage to target opponent equal to the number of cards in your hand greater than the number of cards in his or her hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Burning Shield Askari: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Burning-Tree Bloodscale: + If both abilities are used on the same creature, it can't block this turn. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. - - * - * - C - * - * - - Cabal Conditioning: + Text(SC+errata): Any number of target players each discards a number of cards equal to the highest converted mana cost among permanents you control. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cabal Inquisitor: + Text(OD+errata): 1/1. ; Threshold - {1}{B},{Tap},Remove two cards in your graveyard from the game: Target player discards a card. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. (Play this ability only if seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cabal Shrine: + Text(OD+errata): Whenever a player plays a spell, that player discards X cards, where X is the number of cards in all graveyards with the same name as that spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cabal Slaver: + Text(ON+errata): 2/1. ; Whenever a Goblin deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cabal Therapy: + Text(JU+errata): Flashback - Sacrifice a creature. ; Name a nonland card. Target player reveals his or her hand and discards all cards with that name. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cackling Fiend: + Text(US+errata): 2/1. ; When ~this~ comes into play, each of your opponents discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cackling Witch: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {X}{B},{Tap},Discard a card: Target creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cadaverous Knight: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Canopy Spider: + Text(7th/8th+errata): 1/3. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. Canyon Drake: + Text(TE+errata): 1/2, Flying. ; {1},Discard a card at random: ~this~ gets +2/+0 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Careful Study: + Text(OD+errata): Draw two cards, then discard two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Carrion: + Text(MI+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, sacrifice a creature. Put X 0/1 black Insect creature tokens into play, where X is the sacrificed creature's power. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - The tokens were "Maggot" token until Oracle 2005/08/01. Carry Away: + Text(DS+errata): Enchant Equipment. ; When ~this~ comes into play, unattach enchanted Equipment. ; You control enchanted Equipment. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - This card was of type Enchant Equipment until Oracle 2005/08/01. Catalog: + Text(8th+errata): Draw two cards, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cat Burglar: + Text(EX+errata): 2/2. ; {2}{B},{Tap}: Target player discards a card. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cathedral of Serra: + Text(LG+errata): White legendary creatures you control have "bands with other legendary creatures". [Oracle 2004/10/01] Caverns of Despair: + Text(LG+errata): No more than two creatures can attack each combat. ; No more than two creatures can block each combat. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Centaur Veteran: + Text(TO+errata): 3/3, Trample. ; {G},Discard a card: Regenerate ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cephalid Broker: + Text(OD+errata): 2/2. ; {Tap}: Target player draws two cards, then discards two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + You cannot play anything between the draw and discard. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Cephalid Coliseum: + Text(OD+errata): {Tap}: Add {U} to your mana pool. ~this~ deals 1 damage to you. ; Threshold - {U},{Tap},Sacrifice ~this~: Target player draws three cards, then discards three cards. (Play this ability only if seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cephalid Inkshrouder: + Text(JU+errata): 2/1. ; Discard a card: ~this~ can't be the target of spells or abilities and is unblockable this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cephalid Looter: + Text(OD+errata): 2/1. ; {Tap}: Target player draws a card, then discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cephalid Sage: + Text(TO+errata): 2/3. ; Threshold - When ~this~ comes into play, draw three cards, then discard two cards. (You have threshold if seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ceta Sanctuary: + Text(AP+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control a red or green permanent, draw a card, then discard a card. If you control a red permanent and a green permanent, instead draw two cards, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chain of Plasma: + Text(ON+errata): ~this~ deals 3 damage to target creature or player. Then that player or that creature's controller may discard a card. If the player does, he or she may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chain of Smog: + Text(ON+errata): Target player discards two cards. That player may copy this spell and may choose a new target for that copy. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chains of Mephistopheles: + Text(LG+errata): If a player would draw a card except the first one he or she draws in a draw step, that player discards a card instead. If the player discards a card, he or she draws a card. If the player doesn't discard a card, he or she puts the top card of his or her library into his or her graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chariot of the Sun: + Text(MI+errata): {2},{Tap}: Until end of turn, target creature you control gains flying and its toughness becomes 1. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Charmed Pendant: + Text(OD+errata): {Tap},Put the top card of your library into your graveyard: For each colored mana symbol in that card's mana cost, add one mana of that symbol's colors to your mana pool. Play this ability only any time you could play an instant. (For example, if the card's mana cost is {3}{U}{U}{B}, you add {U}{U}{B} to your mana pool.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Charm Peddler: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {W},{Tap},Discard a card: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to target creature this turn prevent that damage. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chilling Apparition: + Text(PY+errata): 1/1. ; {B}: Regenerate ~this~. ; Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chimeric Coils: + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Chimeric Egg: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Cho-Arrim Alchemist: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {1}{W}{W},{Tap},Discard a card: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. You gain life equal to the damage prevented this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Choking Sands: + Text(MI+errata): Destroy target non-Swamp land. If that land is nonbasic, ~this~ deals 2 damage to the land's controller. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Chromescale Drake: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Cinder Cloud: + Text(MI+errata): Destroy target creature. If a white creature is put into a graveyard this way, ~this~ deals damage to that creature's controller equal to the creature's power. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Circling Vultures: + Text(WL+errata): 3/2, Flying. ; You may discard ~this~ any time you could play an instant. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you remove the top creature card in your graveyard from the game. [Oracle 2005/08/01] City of Solitude: + Text(VI+errata): Players can play spells and abilities only during their own turns. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Civic Guildmage: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Clearwater Goblet: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Cloud Djinn: + Text(WL+errata): 5/4, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cloud Elemental: + Text(VI+errata): 2/3, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cloud Spirit: + Text(SH+errata): 3/1, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cloud Sprite: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Compulsion: + Text(TO+errata): {1}{U},Discard a card: Draw a card. ; {1}{U},Sacrifice ~this~: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Condescend: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Confessor: + Text(OD+errata): 1/1. ; Whenever a player discards a card, you may gain 1 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Conjurer's Ban: + You name a card during resolution. Once you name it, there is no chance for someone to respond to this name choice. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + You may name a land card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + It only affects cards. Copies of cards (such as from Eye of the Storm) can be played. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Coral Atoll: + Text(VI+errata): ~this~ comes into play tapped. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you return an untapped Island you control to its owner's hand. ; {Tap}: Add {1}{U} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Coral Fighters: + Note - This card was of creature type "Merfolk" and not "Merfolk Soldier" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Coral Helm: + Text(5th+errata): {3},Discard a card at random: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Corpse Dance: + Text(TE+errata): Buyback {2}. ; Return the top creature card from your graveyard to play. That creature gains haste. Remove the creature from the game at end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Corrosion: + Text(VI+errata): Cumulative Upkeep - {1}. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, put a rust counter on each artifact target opponent controls. Then destroy each artifact with converted mana cost less than or equal to the number of rust counters on it. Artifacts destroyed this way can't be regenerated. ; When ~this~ leaves play, remove all rust counters from all pemanents. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Corrupt Official: + Text(MM+errata): 3/1. ; {2}{B}: Regenerate ~this~. ; Whenever ~this~ becomes blocked, defending player discards a card at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Cosmic Larva: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Cranial Plating: + The last ability lets you equip as an instant instead of as a sorcery, but it costs {B}{B} instead of just {1} to do so. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Crashing Centaur: + Text(OD+errata): 3/4. ; {G},Discard a card: ~this~ gains trample until end of turn. ; Threshold - ~this~ gets +2/+2 and can't be the target of spells or abilities. (You have threshold as long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Crash Landing: + Can only target creatures with flying. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Crawlspace: + Text(UL+errata): No more than two creatures can attack you each combat. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Crazed Goblin: + Note - Also see Must Attack or Block, Rule 500. Crevasse: + Text(LG+errata): Creatures with mountainwalk can be blocked as though they didn't have mountainwalk. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Crimson Roc: + Note - This card was of creature type "Roc" and not "Bird" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Crossbow Ambush: + Text(SH+errata): Creatures you control can block as though they had flying this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Crucible of Worlds: + Text(FD+errata): You may play land cards from your graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + This does not change the number oflands you can play each turn. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Cry of Contrition: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Crypt Cobra: + Note - This card was of creature type "Cobra" and not "Snake" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Culling Sun: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Cursed Monstrosity: + Text(OD+errata): 4/3, Flying. ; Whenever ~this~ becomes the target of a spell or ability, sacrifice it unless you discard a land card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Customs Depot: + Text(MM+errata): Whenever you play a creature spell, you may pay {1}. If you do, draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - D - * - * - - Dark Sphere: + Text(DK+errata): {Tap},Sacrifice ~this~: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, it deals half that damage, rounded up, to you instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Darksteel Brute: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Darksteel Citadel: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Darksteel Colossus: + The "reveal" part of the action doesn't do anything meaningful unless the card is coming from a hidden zone, like hand or being face down out of the game. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Darksteel Forge: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Darksteel Gargoyle: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Darksteel Ingot: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Darksteel Pendant: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Darksteel Reactor: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Dauthi Mindripper: + Text(TE+errata): 2/1, Shadow. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks and isn't blocked, you may sacrifice it. If you do, defending player discards three cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dawn's Reflection: + Text(FD+errata): Enchant land. ; Whenever enchanted land is tapped for mana, its controller adds two mana of any combination of colored mana to his or her mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - This card was of type "Enchant Land" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Dawnstrider: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {G},{Tap},Discard a card: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dazzling Beauty: + Text(MI+errata): Play ~this~ only during the declare blockers step. ; Target attacking unblocked creature becomes blocked. ; Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Deadfall: + Text(LG+errata): Creatures with forestwalk can be blocked as though they didn't have forestwalk. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Death Cloud: + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Death-Mask Duplicant: + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 502.28. + Note - Also see Fear, Rule 502.25. + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also see Imprint, Rule 502.34. + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 502.6. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Debtors' Knell: + The (W/B) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {W} or {B}. [Card Reminder Text] Deepwood Drummer: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {G},{Tap},Discard a card: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Deepwood Elder: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; {X}{G}{G},{Tap},Discard a card: X target lands become Forests until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Delirium: + Text(MI+errata): Play ~this~ only during an opponent's turn. ; Tap target creature that player controls. That creature deals damage equal to its power to the player. Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to and dealt by the creature this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Desecration Elemental: + Note - Also see Fear, Rule 502.25. Desertion: + Text(6th+errata): Counter target spell. If an artifact or creature spell is countered this way, put that card into play under your control instead of into its owner's graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Desolation: + Text(VI+errata): At end of turn, each player who tapped a land for mana this turn sacrifices a land. If a Plains is sacrificed this way, ~this~ deals 2 damage to that Plains' controller. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Devastating Dreams: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards at random. ; Each player sacrifices X lands. ~this~ deals X damage to each creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Devout Witness: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; {1}{W},{Tap},Discard a card: Destroy target artifact or enchantment. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Diplomatic Escort: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {U},{Tap},Discard a card: Counter target spell or ability that targets a creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + It means a spell that targets a creature or an ability that targets a creature. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Dirty Wererat: + Text(OD+errata): 2/3. ; {B},Discard a card: Regenerate ~this~. ; Threshold - ~this~ gets +2/+2 and can't block. (You have threshold as long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Disruption Aura: + Text(FD+errata): Enchant artifact. ; Enchanted artifact has "At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice this artifact unless you pay its mana cost." [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - This card was of type "Enchant Artifact" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Dissipate: + Text(MI+errata): Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, remove it from the game instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Divine Retribution: + Text(MI+errata): ~this~ deals damage to target attacking creature equal to the number of attacking creatures. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Divining Witch: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {1}{B},{Tap},Discard a card: Name a card. Remove the top six cards of your library from the game. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal the named card, then put that card into your hand. Remove all other cards revealed this way from the game. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Djinn Illuminatus: + The (U/R) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {U} or {R}. [Card Reminder Text] + If a spell already had Replicate, it now has two different Replicate abilities and either or both may be used. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a spell has an {X} in its mana cost, the Replicate cost will be the actual value of X you chose when playing the spell. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Dodecapod: + Text(AP+errata): 3/3. ; If a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard ~this~, put it into play with two +1/+1 counters on it instead of putting it into your graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dormant Volcano: + Text(VI+errata): ~this~ comes into play tapped. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you return an untapped Mountain you control to its owner's hand. ; {Tap}: Add {1}{R} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Draconian Cylix: + Text(FE+errata): {2},{Tap},Discard a card at random: Regenerate target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dralnu's Crusade: + Text(PS+errata): All Goblins get +1/+1, are black, and are Zombies in addition to their other creature types. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dralnu's Pet: + Text(PS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker-{2}{B},Discard a creature card. ; If the kicker cost was paid, ~this~ has flying and comes into play with X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the discarded card's converted mana cost. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dream Fighter: + Note - This card was of creature type "Soldier" and not "Human Soldier" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Dream Halls: + Text(SH+errata): Rather than paying the mana cost for a nonartifact spell, its controller may discard a card that shares a color with that spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dreams of the Dead: + Text(IA+errata): {1}{U}: Return target white or black creature card from your graveyard to play. That creature gains "Cumulative Upkeep {2}." If the creature would leave play, remove it from the game instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dream Tides: + Text(VI+errata): Creatures don't untap during their controllers' untap steps. ; Nongreen creatures have "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay {2}. If you do, untap this creature." [Oracle 2006/01/15] Droning Bureaucrats: + If you play the ability after you declare attackers, but before your opponent declares blockers, then it will not affect your attackers, but it will prevent your opponent from declaring blockers of the appropriate costs. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The ability affects the game rules for the turn, so it affects creatures already in play and even ones that enter play this turn after the ability resolves. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Dross Golem: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. + Note - Also see Fear, Rule 502.25. Drowned Rusalka: + If your hand is empty, you just draw a card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Dryad Sophisticate: + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 502.6. Dueling Grounds: + Text(IN+errata): No more than one creature can attack each turn. ; No more than one creature can block each turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dune-Brood Nephilim: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Duplicant: + Text(MR+errata): 2/4. ; Imprint - When ~this~ comes into play, you may remove target nontoken creature from the game. (The removed card is imprinted on this artifact.) ; As long as a creature card is imprinted on ~this~, ~this~ has the power, toughness, and creature types of the last creature card imprinted on it. It's still a Shapeshifter. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Duplicity: + Text(TE+errata): When ~this~ comes into play, remove from the game face down the top five cards of your library. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, you may exchange all the cards in your hand for the cards you removed from the game with ~this~. ; At the end of your turn, discard a card. ; When ~this~ leaves play, put all cards removed from the game with ~this~ into their owners' graveyards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dwarven Armorer: + Text(FE+errata): 0/2. ; {R},{Tap},Discard a card: Put a +0/+1 counter or a +1/+0 counter on target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dwarven Strike Force: + Text(OD+errata): 4/3. ; Discard a card at random: ~this~ gains first strike and haste until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Dwarven Thaumaturgist: + Text(WL+errata): 1/2. ; {Tap}: Switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + As per Rule 418.5a, power and toughness switching is applied after any effects that modify power/toughness. This means that even if new spells and abilities are played to modify power/toughness, they are applied before the switch. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] - - * - * - E - * - * - - Earsplitting Rats: + Text(JU+errata): 2/1. ; When ~this~ comes into play, each player discards a card. ; Discard a card: Regenerate ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Earth Surge: + If doesn't turn lands into creatures, so this is only useful if you have some other way to do so. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] Eater of Days: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Electrolyze: + You can deal 2 damage to one target, or 1 damage to each of two targets. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Elephant Grass: + Text(VI+errata): Cumulative Upkeep - {1}. ; Black creatures can't attack you. ; Nonblack creatures can't attack you unless their controller pays {2} for each creature attacking you. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Elkin Bottle: + Text(5th+errata): {3},{Tap}: Remove the top card of your library from the game. Until the beginning of your next upkeep, you may play that card. At the beginning of your next upkeep, if you haven't played the card, put it into your graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Elkin Lair: + Text(VI+errata): At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player removes a card at random in his or her hand from the game. The player may play that card this turn. At end of turn, if the player hasn't played the card, he or she puts it into his or her graveyard. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Emmessi Tome: + Text(TE+errata): {5},{Tap}: Draw two cards, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Energy Chamber: + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Engineered Explosives: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Ensouled Scimitar: + If you turn it into a creature while it's equipping a creature it will unattach. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Entropic Specter: + Text(EX+errata): */*, Flying. ; As ~this~ comes into play, choose an opponent. ; ~this~'s power and toughness are each equal to the number of cards in chosen player's hand. ; Whenever ~this~ deals damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ephemeron: + Text(EX+errata): 4/4, Flying. ; Discard a card: Return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Escape Artist: + Text(OD+errata): 1/1. ; ~this~ is unblockable. ; {U},Discard a card: Return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Escaped Shapeshifter: + Text(TE+errata): 3/4. ; As long as an opponent controls a creature with flying not named Escaped Shapeshifter, ~this~ has flying. The same is true for first strike, trample, and protection from any color. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Etched Oracle: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Everglades: + Text(VI+errata): ~this~ comes into play tapped. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you return an untapped Swamp you control to its owner's hand. ; {Tap}: Add {1}{B} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Excavator: + Text(TE+errata): {Tap},Sacrifice a basic land: Target creature gains landwalk of each of the sacrificed land's types until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Exhumer Thrull: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Eyes of the Watcher: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. - - * - * - F - * - * - - Face of Fear: + Text(OD+errata): 3/4. ; {2}{B},Discard a card: ~this~ gains fear until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fallen Askari: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Fallow Wurm: + Text(WL+errata): 4/4. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you discard a land card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fangren Pathcutter: + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Femeref Archers: + Note - This card was of creature type "Archer" until Sixth Edition, and then creature type "Soldier" and not "Human Archer" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Femeref Enchantress: + Note - This card was of creature type "Enchantress" and not "Human Druid" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Femeref Healer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Cleric" and not "Human Cleric" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Femeref Scouts: + Note - This card was of creature type "Scout" until Oracle 1999/07/01. Then it was type "Soldier" and not "Human Scout" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Fencer's Magemark: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Ferocious Charge: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Fill with Fright: + Text(FD+errata): Target player discards two cards. Scry 2. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Fireball: + Text(DS): ~this~ deals X damage divided evenly, rounded down, among any number of target creatures and/or players. ; As an additional cost to play ~this~, pay {1} for each target beyond the first. + The mana spent for extra targets is not part of the mana cost. It's an extra cost. [D'Angelo 2005/12/01] Fire Drake: + Text(CH/5th+errata): 1/2, Flying. ; {R}: ~this~ gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Play this ability only once each turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Firestorm: + Text(WL+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; ~this~ deals X damage to each of X target creatures and/or players. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Flameshot: + Text(PY+errata): You may discard a Mountain card rather than pay ~this~'s mana cost. ; ~this~ deals 3 damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Flay: + Text(PY+errata): Target player discards a card at random. Then that player discards another card at random unless he or she pays {1}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fledgling Imp: + Text(OD+errata): 2/2. ; {B},Discard a card: ~this~ gains flying until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Flowstone Flood: + Text(EX+errata): Buyback-3 life,Discard a card at random. ; Destroy target land. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Flowstone Sculpture: + Text(TE+errata): 4/4. ; {2},Discard a card: Put a +1/+1 counter on ~this~ or ~this~ gains flying, first strike, or trample. (This effect doesn't end at end of turn.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Flux: + Text(WL+errata): Each player discards any number of cards, then draws that many cards. ; Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Foil: + Text(PY+errata): You may discard an Island card and another card rather than pay ~this~'s mana cost. ; Counter target spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fold into AEther: + Text(FD+errata): Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, its controller may put a creature card from his or her hand into play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Food Chain: + Text(MM+errata): Remove a creature you control from the game: Add X mana of any one color to your mana pool, where X is the removed creature's converted mana cost plus one. Spend this mana only to play creature spells. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Forbid: + Text(EX+errata): Buyback-Discard two cards. ; Counter target spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Forbidden Ritual: + Text(VI+errata): Sacrifice a nontoken permanent. If you do, target opponent loses 2 life unless he or she sacrifices a permanent or discards a card. You may repeat this process any number of times. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Foreshadow: + Text(VI+errata): Name a card, then put the top card of target opponent's library into his or her graveyard. If that card is the named card, you draw a card. ; Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Forget: + Text(6th+errata): Target player discards two cards, then draws as many cards as he or she discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Foriysian Brigade: + Text(WL+errata): 2/4. ; ~this~ can block two creatures each combat. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fork: + Text(RV+errata): Copy target instant or sorcery spell, except that it copies [Oracle 2005/08/01] Frantic Search: + Text(UL+errata): Draw two cards, then discard two cards. Untap up to three lands. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Frenetic Ogre: + Text(OD+errata): 2/3. ; {R},Discard a card at random: ~this~ gets +3/+0 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Freyalise Supplicant: + Text(IA+errata): 1/1. ; {Tap},Sacrifice a red or white creature: ~this~ deals damage to target creature or player equal to half the sacrificed creature's power, rounded down. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fugue: + Text(7th+errata): Target player discards three cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Funeral Charm: + Text(VI+errata): Choose one - Target player discards a card; or target creature gets +2/-1 until end of turn; or target creature gains swampwalk until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Fungal Shambler: + Text(AP+errata): 6/4, Trample. ; Whenever ~this~ deals damage to an opponent, you draw a card and that opponent discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Furnace Dragon: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Future Sight: + Text(ON+errata): Play with the top card of your library revealed. ; You may play the top card of your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - G - * - * - - Gamble: + Text(US+errata): Search your library for a card, put that card into your hand, then discard a card at random. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Gatherer of Graces: + You can sacrifice any Aura you control, not just ones attached to this card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - Also ss Regenerate, Rulg G18.4. Gauntlet of Might: + Text(ABU+errata): Red creatures get +1/+1. ; Whenever a Mountain is tapped for mana, its controller adds {R} to his or her mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Gemini Engine: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Genesis Chamber: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Gerrard's Verdict: + Text(AP+errata): Target player discards two cards. You gain 3 life for each land card discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Geth's Grimoire: + Text(DS+errata): Whenever an opponent discards a card, you may draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ghor-Clan Bloodscale: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Ghor-Clan Savage: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Ghost Council of Orzhova: + If you sacrifice it to itself, then it will be in the graveyard and won't get removed from play or returned. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + When it returns to play, it returns as a new creature being put into play. It has no memory of it being in play before. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If it is removed from play during the end-of-turn step, it will wait until the end of the following turn to return to play. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. Ghostway: + When the creatures return to play, they return as new creatures being put into play. They have no memory of being in play before. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If they are removed from play during the end-of-turn step, they will wait until the end of the following turn to return to play. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + All removed cards will return, even if they are not still creatures. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Giant Caterpillar: + Text(MM+errata): 3/3. ; {G},Sacrifice ~this~: Put a 1/1 green Insect creature token with flying named Butterfly into play at end of turn. [Oracle 2006/01/15] + Note - The token was of creature type "Butterfly" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Giant Mantis: + Text(MI+errata): 2/4. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Mantis" and not "Insect" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Giant Slug: + Text(CH+errata): 1/1. ; {5}: At the beginning of your next upkeep, choose a basic land type. ~this~ gains landwalk of the chosen type until the end of that turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Giant Solifuge: + The (R/G) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {R} or {G}. [Card Reminder Text] + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Gigadrowse: + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Gigapede: + Text(ON+errata): 6/1. ; ~this~ can't be the target of spells or abilities. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, if ~this~ is in your graveyard, you may discard a card. If you do, return ~this~ to your hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Gloom: + Text(5th+errata): White spells and activated abilities of white enchantments cost {3} more to play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Goblin Brawler: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Goblin Elite Infantry: + Note - This card was of creature type "Goblin" and not "Goblin Warrior" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Goblin Flectomancer: + If the targeted spell has no targets, you can still use the ability but with no useful effect. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If the targeted spell has more than one target, you can change as many of those targets as you like. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If the targeted spell has a variable number of targets, you cannot change the number of them. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Remember that a spell is only targeted if the word "target" appears in the text. See Rule G20.3. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] Goblin Recruiter: + Text(6th+errata): 1/1. ; When ~this~ comes into play, search your library for any number of Goblin cards and reveal them. Shuffle your library, then put those cards on top of it in any order. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Goblin Soothsayer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Goblin" and not "Goblin Shaman" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Goblin Tinkerer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Goblin" and not "Goblin Artificer" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Grafted Wargear: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Granger Guildmage: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Granulate: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Graven Dominator: + Any +1/+1 counters apply on top of the power of 1/1 assigned to creatures. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] See Rule 418.5a. + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Grave Servitude: + Text(MI+errata): Enchant creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted creature gets +3/-1 and is black. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Great Wall: + Text(LG+errata): Creatures with plainswalk can be blocked as though they didn't have plainswalk. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Griffin Canyon: + Text(VI+errata): {Tap}: Add {1} to your mana pool. ; {Tap}: Untap target Griffin. It gets +1/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Grinning Totem: + Text(6th+errata): {2},{Tap},Sacrifice ~this~: Search target opponent's library for a card and remove that card from the game. Then that player shuffles his or her library. Until the beginning of your next upkeep, you may play the card. At the beginning of your next upkeep, if you haven't played the card, put it into its owner's graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + The ability to play the card ends at the beginning of upkeep, so there is no chance to play it after upkeep begins but before the triggered ability puts it into the graveyard. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Gristleback: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Grotesque Hybrid: + Text(TO+errata): 3/3. ; Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a creature, destroy that creature. It can't be regenerated. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gains flying and protection from green and from white until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Gruul Guildmage: + The (R/G) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {R} or {G}. [Card Reminder Text] Gruul Nodorog: + Playing the ability after blockers are declared has no effect on the current combat. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Gruul Scrapper: + The comes into play ability triggers if at least one red mana was spent to play the spell as part of the generic mana cost portion. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + If the creature is put into play without having been played as a spell, no mana was spent to play it, so its ability won't trigger. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a card such as Clone comes into play as a copy of one of these creatures, its comes-into-play ability will trigger if mana of the appropriate color was spent to play the copy card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. Gruul War Plow: + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Guardian Beast: + Text(AN+errata): 2/4. ; As long as ~this~ is untapped, noncreature artifacts you control can't be enchanted, they're indestructible, and other players can't gain control of them. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. Guardian's Magemark: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. Guiding Spirit: + Note - This card was of creature type "Angel" and not "Spirit" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Gurzigost: + Text(TO+errata): 6/8. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you put two cards from your graveyard on the bottom of your library. ; {G}{G},Discard a card: You may have ~this~ deal its combat damage to defending player this turn as though it weren't blocked. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - H - * - * - - Hallow: + This is a replacement effect. You gain the life at the time the damage would have been dealt during that spell's resolution. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Hammer Mage: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {X}{R},{Tap},Discard a card: Destroy all artifacts with converted mana cost {X} or less. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Hand to Hand: + Text(TE+errata): Instants and activated abilities that aren't mana abilities, can't be played during the combat phase. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Hapless Researcher: + Text(JU+errata): 1/1. ; Sacrifice ~this~: Draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Harbor Guardian: + Text(MI+errata): 3/4. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks, defending player may draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Guardian" and not "Gargoyle" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Harrier Griffin: + You can tap one of your own, and in fact must if your opponents hav no creatures. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Harvest Mage: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {G},{Tap},Discard a card: Until end of turn, if you tap a land for mana, it produces one mana of any color instead of its normal type and amount. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Haunted Cadaver: + Text(ON+errata): 2/2. ; Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice it. If you do, that player discards three cards. ; Morph {1}{B}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Haunting Apparition: + Note - This card was of creature type "Ghost" and not "Spirit" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Headhunter: + Text(ON+errata): 1/1. ; Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. ; Morph {B}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Healer's Headdress: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Heartless Hidetsugu: + Text(BK+errata): 4/3. ; {Tap}: ~this~ deals damage to each player equal to half that player's life total, rounded down. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Heart of Bogardan: + Text(WL+errata): Cumulative Upkeep - {2} ; When ~this~'s cumulative upkeep isn't paid, it deals damage equal to twice the number of age counters minus two to targer player and each creature he or she controls. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Heartseeker: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Heartwood Dryad: + Text(TE+errata): 2/1. ; ~this~ can block creatures with shadow as though they didn't have shadow. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Heliophial: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Hell-Bent Raider: + Text(TO+errata): 2/2, First Strike, Haste. ; Discard a card at random: ~this~ gains protection from white until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Helm of Kaldra: + Text(FD+errata): Equip {2}. ; Equipped creature has first strike, trample, and haste. ; {1}: If you control Equipment named Helm of Kaldra, Sword of Kaldra, and Shield of Kaldra, put a legendary 4/4 colorless Avatar creature token named Kaldra into play and attach those Equipment to it. [Oracle 2004/10/01] + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Hidden Horror: + Text(6th+errata): 4/4. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you discard a creature card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Hidden Spider: + Text(US+errata): When a creature with flying comes into play under an opponent's control, if ~this~ is an enchantment, ~this~ becomes a 3/5 Spider creature that can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] High Ground: + Text(EX+errata): Each creature you control can block an additional creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] High Tide: + Text(FE+errata): Until end of turn, whenever a player taps an Island for mana, that player adds {U} to his or her mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Hint of Insanity: + Text(OD+errata): Target player reveals his or her hand. That player discards all nonland cards with the same name as another card in his or her hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Horned Helm: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Horrible Hordes: + Note - This card was had no creature type until Oracle 2005/08/01. Hulking Cyclops: + Note - This card was of creature type "Giant" from the release of Sixth Edition until Oracle 2006/01/15. It was "Cyclops" before Sixth Edition. Hymn to Tourach: + Text(FE+errata): Target player discards two cards at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Hypervolt Grasp: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. Hypnotic Cloud: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you play this spell.) ; Target player discards a card. If the kicker cost was paid, that player discards three cards instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Hypochondria: + Text(TO+errata): {W},Discard a card: Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature or player this turn. ; {W},Sacrifice ~this~: Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt to target creature or player this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - I - * - * - - Ice Cauldron: + Text(IA+errata): {X},{Tap}: Put a charge counter on ~this~ and remove a nonland card in your hand from the game. You may play that card. Note the type and amount of mana used to pay this activation cost. Play this ability only if there are no charge counters on ~this~. ; {Tap},Remove a charge counter from ~this~: Add to your mana pool mana of the type and amount last used to put a charge counter on ~this~. Spend this mana only to play the last card removed from the game with ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Icequake: + Text(IA+errata): Destroy target land. If that land is snow-covered, ~this~ deals 1 damage to the land's controller. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Illusionary Mask: + Text(ABU+errata): {X}: Put a creature card with converted mana cost X or less from your hand into play face down as a 0/1 creature. Put X mask counters on that creature. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. The creature's controller may turn the creature face up any time he or she could play an instant by removing all mask counters from it. This effect ends if the creature is turned face up. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Illusionary Presence: + Text(IA+errata): 2/2. ; Cumulative Upkeep - {U}. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, choose a land type. ~this~ gains landwalk of the chosen type until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Infernal Harvest: + Text(VI+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, return X Swamps you control to their owner's hand. ; ~this~ deals X damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Infested Roothold: + Text(DS+errata): 0/3, Defender, Protection from Artifacts. ; Whenever an opponent plays an artifact spell, you may put a 1/1 green Insect creature token into play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. + Note - Also see Walls, Rule G23.1. Infiltrator's Magemark: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. Infused Arrows: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Ink-Treader Nephilim: + You control the copies of the spell even if you didn't control the original spell, so you choose the order they go on the stack. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Even though you control the copies, the decision of what to target is based on what the original spell's controller could have targeted. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Copying Objects, Rule 503. Insidious Bookworms: + Text(AL+errata): 1/1. ; When ~this~ is put into a graveyard from play, you may pay {1}{B}. If you do, target player discards a card at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Insidious Dreams: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; Search your library for X cards. Then shuffle your library and put those cards on top of it in any order. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Instigator: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {1}{B}{B},{Tap},Discard a card: Creatures target player controls attack this turn if able. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Into Thin Air: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Invoke the Firemind: + You only choose a target if you choose the second mode. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Iron-Barb Hellion: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. Ironfist Crusher: + Text(ON+errata): 2/4. ; ~this~ can block any number of creatures. ; Morph {3}{W}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Island of Wak-Wak: + Text(AN+errata): {Tap}: The power of target creature with flying becomes 0 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Island Sanctuary: + Text(5th+errata): If you would draw a card during your draw step, instead you may skip that draw. If you do, until the beginning of your next turn, you can't be attacked except by creatures creatures with flying and/or islandwalk. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Isochron Scepter: + Text(MR+errata): Imprint - When ~this~ comes into play, you may remove an instant card with converted mana cost 2 or less in your hand from the game. (The removed card is imprinted on this artifact.) ; {2},{Tap}: You may copy the imprinted instant card. If you do, you may play the copy without paying its mana cost. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Izzet Guildmage: + The (U/R) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {U} or {R}. [Card Reminder Text] + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. + Note - Also see Copying Objects, Rule 503. - - * - * - J - * - * - - Jalum Tome: + Text(7th+errata): {2},{Tap}: Draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Jamuraan Lion: + Note - This card was of creature type "Lion" and not "Cat" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Jandor's Ring: + Text(AN/RV+errata): {2},{Tap},Discard the last card you drew this turn: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Jolrael's Centaur: + Note - This card was of creature type "Centaur" and not "Centaur Archer" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Jungle Basin: + Text(VI+errata): ~this~ comes into play tapped. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you return an untapped Forest you control to its owner's hand. ; {1}{G} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Jungle Patrol: + Text(MI+errata): 3/2. ; {1}{G},{Tap}: Put a 0/1 green Plant Wall creature token with defender into play. ; Sacrifice a Plant Wall token: Add {R} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Junk Golem: + Text(OD+errata): 0/0. ; ~this~ comes into play with three +1/+1 counters on it. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you remove a +1/+1 counter from it. ; {1},Discard a card: Put a +1/+1 counter on ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - K - * - * - - Kaervek's Purge: + Text(MI+errata): Destroy target creature with converted mana cost X. If that creature is put into a graveyard this way, ~this~ deals damage equal to the creature's power to the creature's controller. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Karoo: + Text(VI+errata): ~this~ comes into play tapped. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you return an untapped Plains you control to its owner's hand. ; {1}{W} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Karoo Meerkat: + Note - This card was of creature type "Meerkat" and not "Mongoose" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Katabatic Winds: + Text(VI+errata): Phasing. ; Creatures with flying can't attack or block, and their activated abilities with {Tap} in their costs can't be played. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Killer Instinct: + If it's not a creature card, just turn it face down again. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. Kindle: + Text(TE+errata): ~this~ deals damage to target creature or player equal to the number of cards named Kindle in all graveyards plus 2. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Knight of the Mists: + Text(VI+errata): 2/2, Flanking. ; When ~this~ comes into play, you may pay {U}. If you don't, destroy target Knight and it can't be regenerated. [Oracle 2006/01/15] + Note - This card was of type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Knight of Valor: + Text(VI+errata): 2/2, Flanking. ; {1}{W}: Each creature without flanking blocking ~this~ gets -1/-1 until end of turn. Play this ability only once each turn. [Oracle 2006/01/15] + Note - This card was of type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Kris Mage: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {R},{Tap},Discard a card: ~this~ deals 1 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Krosan Archer: + Text(OD+errata): 2/3. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; {G},Discard a card: ~this~ gets +0/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Krovikan Sorcerer: + Text(5th+errata): 1/1. ; {Tap},Discard a card: Draw a card. ; {Tap},Discard a black card: Draw two cards, then discard one of them. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Kukemssa Pirates: + Note - This card was of creature type "Pirate" and not "Human Pirate" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Kyscu Drake: + Text(VI+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; {G}: ~this~ gets +0/+1 until end of turn. Play this ability only once each turn. ; Sacrifice ~this~ and a creature named Spitting Drake: Search your library for a card named Viashivan Dragon and put that card into play. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - L - * - * - - Laquatus's Creativity: + Text(OD+errata): Target player draws cards equal to the number of cards in that player's hand, then discards that many cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Larceny: + Text(MM/8th+errata): Whenever a creature you control deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Last Rites: + Text(OD+errata): Discard any number of cards. Target player reveals his or her hand, then you choose a nonland card from it for each card discarded this way. That player discards those cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Last Stand: + Text(AP+errata): Target opponent loses 2 life for each Swamp you control. ~this~ deals damage equal to the number of Mountains you control to target creature. Put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token into play for each Forest you control. You gain 2 life for each Plains you control. Draw a card for each Island you control, then discard that many cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Leap of Flame: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Leonin Bola: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Leonin Squire: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Leyline of Lifeforce: + The timing of Leyline cards at the start of the game is described in Rule 101.Ruling.1. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + Note - Also see Starting the Game, Rule 101. Leyline of Lightning: + You can only pay {1} once per spell. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The timing of Leyline cards at the start of the game is described in Rule 101.Ruling.1. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + Note - Also see Starting the Game, Rule 101. Leyline of Singularity: + The "legend rule" causes all legendary permanents with the same name as each other to be put into their owner's graveyard. Notably, this card wipes out all token creatures with the same name. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If the game starts with more than one Leyline of Singularity in play, they will each be put into their owners' graveyards right after the upkeep of the first turn starts. If the game started with multiple copies of any other Leylines in play, they'll be put into the graveyard at the same time. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Adding a supertype doesn't overwrite other supertypes. Each nonland permanent will be legendary in addition to its other supertypes. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The timing of Leyline cards at the start of the game is described in Rule 101.Ruling.1. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - Also see Starting the Game, Rule 101. Leyline of the Meek: + The timing of Leyline cards at the start of the game is described in Rule 101.Ruling.1. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + Note - Also see Starting the Game, Rule 101. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Leyline of the Void: + This counts cards put into the opponent's graveyard from anywhere, not just from play. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The cards never get to the graveyard as this is a replacement. So no effects will trigger on cards going to the graveyard. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The timing of Leyline cards at the start of the game is described in Rule 101.Ruling.1. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + Note - Also see Starting the Game, Rule 101. Library of Leng: + Text(5th+errata): You have no maximum hand size. ; If an effect causes you to discard a card, discard it, but you may put it on top of your library instead of into your graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Lichenthrope: + Text(VI+errata): 5/5. ; If damage would be dealt to ~this~, put that many -1/-1 counters on it instead. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a -1/-1 counter from ~this~. [Oracle 2006/01/15] + Note - This card was of creature type "Lichenthrope" and not "Plant Fungus" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Lich's Tomb: + If you have no other permanents, you have to sacrifice this card. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Life Chisel: + Text(LG+errata): Sacrifice a creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness. Play this ability only during your upkeep. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Lightning Cloud: + Text(VI+errata): Whenever a player plays a red spell, you may pay {R}. If you do, ~this~ deals 1 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Lightning Reflexes: + Text(MI+errata): Enchant creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 and has first strike. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Lim-Dul's Cohort: + Text(IA+errata): 2/3. ; Whenever ~this~ blocks or becomes blocked by a creature, that creature can't be regenerated this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Lim-Dul's Paladin: + Text(AL+errata): 0/3, Trample. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you discard a card. If you sacrifice it this way, draw a card. ; Whenever ~this~ becomes blocked, it gets +6/+3 until end of turn. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks and isn't blocked, it deals no combat damage this turn and defending player loses 4 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Lionheart Maverick: + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 502.14. Liquify: + Text(TO+errata): Counter target spell with converted mana cost {3} or less. If that spell is countered this way, remove it from the game instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Living Inferno: + Use the power of this card at the time you play this spell to decide how much and where damage is divided. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Use the power of the targeted creatures at the time this spell resolves when deciding how much is dealt back. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Llanowar Sentinel: + If you do find one and put it into play, its ability will trigger and you can then search again. [D'Angelo 2006/01/20] Locust Swarm: + Note - This card was of creature type "Swarm" and not "Insect" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Longbow Archer: + Text(7th+errata): 2/2, First Strike. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Archer" from Visions until Sixth Edition. It was of creature type "Soldier" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Lose Hope: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Loxodon Stalwart: + Text(FD+errata): 3/3, Vigilance. ; {W}: ~this~ gets +0/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 502.14. Lumengrid Augur: + Text(MR+errata): 2/2. ; {1},{Tap}: Target player draws a card, then discards a card. If that player discards an artifact card this way, untap ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Luminous Guardian: + Text(OD+errata): 1/4. ; {W}: ~this~ gets +0/+1 until end of turn. ; {2}: ~this~ can block an additional creature this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Lunar Avenger: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. - - * - * - M - * - * - - Mage il-Vec: + Text(EX+errata): 2/2. ; {Tap},Discard a card at random: ~this~ deals 1 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Magma Giant: + Text(FD): 5/5. ; When ~this~ comes into play, it deals 2 damage to each creature and each player. + All tournament formats banned this card until 2004/06/01 because it only appeared in Portal. Magma Jet: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Magnetic Mountain: + Text(4th+errata): Blue creatures don't untap during their controllers' untap steps. ; Blue creatures have "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay {4}. If you do, untap this creature." [Oracle 2006/01/15] Magnetic Theft: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Malignant Growth: + Text(MI+errata): Cumulative upkeep {1}. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, put a growth counter on ~this~. ; At the beginning of each of your opponents' draw steps, that player draws a card for each growth counter on ~this~, then ~this~ deals damage to the player equal to the number of cards he or she drew this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Marsh Crocodile: + Text(PS+errata): 4/4. ; When ~this~ comes into play, return a blue or black creature you control to its owner's hand. ; When ~this~ comes into play, each player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mask of Memory: + Text(MR+errata): Equip {1}. ; Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, you may draw two cards. If you do, discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Masticore: + Text(UD+errata): 4/4. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, you may discard a card. If you don't, sacrifice ~this~. ; {2}: ~this~ deals 1 damage to target creature. ; {2}: Regenerate ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Matopi Golem: + Text(VI+errata): 3/3. ; {1}: Regenerate ~this~. When it regenerates this way, put a -1/-1 counter on it. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Medicine Bag: + Text(EX+errata): {1},{Tap},Discard a card: Regenerate target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Melesse Spirit: + Note - This card was of creature type "Angel" and not "Spirit" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Melting: + Text(IA+errata): All lands are no longer snow-covered. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Memnarch: + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard Legend" and not just "Wizard" until Oracle 2004/10/01. Memory Lapse: + Text(6th/7th+errata): Counter target spell. If that spell is countered, put it on top of its owner's library instead of into that player's graveyard. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mental Discipline: + Text(UD+errata): {1}{U},Discard a card: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Merfolk Raiders: + Note - This card was of creature type "Merfolk" and not "Merfolk Soldier" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Merfolk Seer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Merfolk" and not "Merfolk Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Merfolk Traders: + Text(WL+errata): 1/2. ; When ~this~ comes into play, draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mesmeric Trance: + Text(IA+errata): Cumulative Upkeep - {1}. ; {U},Discard a card: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Meteor Storm: + Text(IN+errata): {2}{R}{G},Discard two cards at random: ~this~ deals 4 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Metrognome: + Text(US+errata): When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard ~this~, put four 1/1 Gnome artifact creature tokens into play. ; {4},{Tap}: Put a 1/1 Gnome artifact creature token into play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mimeofacture: + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Mindbender Spores: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wall" and not "Fungus Wall" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Mind Bomb: + Text(5th+errata): Each player may discard up to three cards. ~this~ deals damage to each player equal to 3 minus the number of cards he or she discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Burst: + Text(OD+errata): Target player discards X cards, where X is one plus the number of Mind Burst cards in all graveyards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Extraction: + Text(AP+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, sacrifice a creature. ; Target player reveals his or her hand and discards all cards of each of the sacrificed creature's colors. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mindless Automaton: + Text(EX+errata): 0/0. ; ~this~ comes into play with two +1/+1 counters on it. ; {1},Discard a card: Put a +1/+1 counter on ~this~. ; Remove two +1/+1 counters from ~this~: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Maggots: + Text(EX+errata): 2/2. ; When ~this~ comes into play, discard any number of creature cards. For each card discarded this way, put two +1/+1 counters on ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Over Matter: + Text(EX+errata): Discard a card: Tap or untap target artifact, creature, or land. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Peel: + Text(SH+errata): Buyback {2}{B}{B}. ; Target player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Ravel: + Text(5th+errata): Target player discards a card. ; Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind's Desire: + Text(SC): Storm. ; Shuffle your library. Then remove the top card of your library from the game. Until end of turn, you may play that card without paying its mana cost. (If it has X in its mana cost, X is 0.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Sludge: + Text(8th+errata): Target player discards a card for each Swamp you control. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mindstab Thrull: + Text(5th+errata): 2/2. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks and isn't blocked, you may sacrifice it. If you do, defending player discards three cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mind Twist: + Text(4th+errata): Target player discards X cards at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mindwarper: + Text(SH+errata): 0/0. ; ~this~ comes into play with three +1/+1 counters on it. ; {2}{B},Remove a +1/+1 counter from ~this~: Target player discards a card. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mindwhip Sliver: + Text(TE+errata): 2/2. ; All Slivers have "{2},Sacrifice this creature: Target player discards a card at random. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery." [Oracle 2005/08/01] Minotaur Explorer: + Text(OD+errata): 3/3. ; When ~this~ comes into play, sacrifice it unless you discard a card at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mishra's War Machine: + Text(4th+errata): 5/5, Banding. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, unless you discard a card, tap ~this~ and it deals 3 damage to you. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mistmoon Griffin: + Text(WL+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; When ~this~ is put into a graveyard from play, remove ~this~ from the game, then return the top creature card from your graveyard to play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mizzium Transreliquat: + The first ability makes it lose both its copy abilities until end of turn and it simply is a copy of the artifact. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The second ability does not wear off at end of turn. It does lose the first ability by doing this, but it keeps the second ability so it can change what it copies. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Copying Objects, Rule 503. Mob Justice: + Text(SH+errata): ~this~ deals damage to target player equal to the number of creatures you control. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mortal Wound: + Text(VI+errata): Enchant creature. ; When enchanted creature is dealt damage, destroy it. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Mortiphobia: + Text(TO+errata): {1}{B},Discard a card: Remove target card in a graveyard from the game. ; {1}{B},Sacrifice ~this~: Remove target card in a graveyard from the game. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mounted Archers: + Text(TE+errata): 2/3. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; {W}: ~this~ can block an additional creature this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mourning Thrull: + The (W/B) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {W} or {B}. [Card Reminder Text] Mox Diamond: + Text(SH+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard a land card. ; {Tap}: Add one mana of any color to your mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mtenda Herder: + Note - This card was of creature type "Scout" and not "Human Scout" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Mtenda Lion: + Text(MI+errata): 2/1. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks, defending player may pay {U}. If that player does, prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by ~this~ this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Lion" and not "Cat" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Mudslide: + Text(IA+errata): Creatures without flying don't untap during their controllers' untap steps. ; Creatures without flying have "At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay {2}. If you do, untap this creature." [Oracle 2006/01/15] Mundungu: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2006/01/15] Murderous Spoils: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Mwonvuli Ooze: + Text(WL+errata): 1+*/1+*. ; Cumulative Upkeep - {2} ; ~this~'s power and toughness are each equal to 1 plus twice the number of age counters on it. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Mycosynth Golem: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Myr Matrix: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Myr Quadropod: + As per Rule 418.5a, power and toughness switching is applied after any effects that modify power/toughness. This means that even if new spells and abilities are played to modify power/toughness, they are applied before the switch. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Mystic Veil: + Text(VI+errata): Enchant creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted creature can't be the target of spells or abilities. [Oracle 2005/12/01] - - * - * - N - * - * - - Nantuko Cultivator: + Text(TO+errata): 2/2. ; When ~this~ comes into play, you may discard any number of land cards. Put that many +1/+1 counters on ~this~ and draw that many cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Narcissism: + Text(TO+errata): {G},Discard a card: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. ; {G},Sacrifice ~this~: Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Natural Balance: + Text(MI+errata): Each player who controls six or more lands sacrifices chooses five lands he or she controls and sacrifices the rest. Each player who controls four or fewer lands may search his or her library for X basic land card and put them into play, where X is five minus the number of lands he or she controls. Then each player who searched his or her lbrary this way shuffles it. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Natural Order: + Text(VI+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, sacrifice a green creature. ; Search your library for a green creature card and put it into play. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Nature's Blessing: + Text(AL+errata): {W}{G},Discard a card: Target creature gets a +1/+1 counter or gains banding, first strike, or trample. (This effect doesn't end at end of turn.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Necrogen Mists: + Text(MR+errata): At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Necrogen Spellbomb: + Text(MR+errata): {B},Sacrifice ~this~: Target player discards a card. ; {1},Sacrifice ~this~: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Necromancer's Magemark: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. Necromancy: + Text(VI+errata): You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; When ~this~ comes into play, if it's in play, it becomes an Aura with enchant creature. Put target creature card from a graveyard into play under your control and attach ~this~ to it. ; When ~this~ leaves play, destroy enchanted creature. It can't be regenerated. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Necropotence: + Text(5th+errata): Skip your draw step. ; If you would discard a card, remove that card from the game instead. ; Pay 1 life: Remove the top card of your library from the game face down. At the end of your turn, put that card into your hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Necrosavant: + Note - This card was of creature type "Necrosavant" and not "Zombie Giant" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Needleshot Gourna: + Text(LE+errata): 3/6. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Nemesis Mask: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Netter en-Dal: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {W},{Tap},Discard a card: Target creature can't attack this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Neurok Stealthsuit: + The last ability lets you equip as an instant instead of as a sorcery, but it costs {U}{U} instead of just {1} to do so. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind: + "Until your next turn" means "until the end of the turn of the player who precedes you". [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If you don't play the card, it stays removed from the game. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind: + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. Nostalgic Dreams: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; Return X target cards from your graveyard to your hand. Remove ~this~ from the game. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Notorious Assassin: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; {2}{B},{Tap},Discard a card: Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. Noxious Vapors: + Text(PS+errata): Each player reveals his or her hand and chooses one card of each color from it, then discards all other nonland cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - O - * - * - - Oath of Lim-Dul: + Text(IA+errata): Whenever you lose life, sacrifice a permanent other than ~this~ or discard a card for each 1 life you lost. (Damage dealt to you causes you to lose life.) ; {B}{B}: Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Odylic Wraith: + Text(WL+errata): 2/2, Swampwalk. ; Whenever ~this~ deals damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ogre Savant: + If {U} was paid and there are no other creatures in play, then you must targer this card and return it. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The comes into play ability triggers if at least one red mana was spent to play the spell as part of the generic mana cost portion. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + If the creature is put into play without having been played as a spell, no mana was spent to play it, so its ability won't trigger. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a card such as Clone comes into play as a copy of one of these creatures, its comes-into-play ability will trigger if mana of the appropriate color was spent to play the copy card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Ogre Shaman: + Text(EX+errata): 3/3. ; {2},Discard a card at random: ~this~ deals 2 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Opaline Bracers: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Oppression: + Text(7th+errata): Whenever a player plays a spell, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Order of the Stars: + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Order of Yawgmoth: + Text(US+errata): 2/2, Fear. ; Whenever ~this~ deals damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Orzhov Euthanist: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. Orzhov Guildmage: + The (W/B) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {W} or {B}. [Card Reminder Text] Orzhov Pontiff: + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Outbreak: + Text(PY+errata): You may discard a Swamp card rather than pay ~this~'s mana cost. ; Choose a creature type. All creatures of that type get -1/-1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Overabundance: + Text(IN+errata): Whenever a player taps a land for mana, that player adds one mana to his or her mana pool of the same type, and ~this~ deals 1 damage to him or her. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Overburden: + Text(PY+errata): Whenever a player puts a nontoken creature into play, that player returns a land he or she controls to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Overeager Apprentice: + Text(OD+errata): 1/2. ; Discard a card,Sacrifice ~this~: Add {B}{B}{B} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Overtaker: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {3}{U},{Tap},Discard a card: Untap target creature and gain control of it until end of turn. That creature gains haste until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ovinomancer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Sorcerer" until Oracle 1999/07/01. It was then of creature type "Wizard" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Oxidda Golem: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. - - * - * - P - * - * - - Pain (Pain/Suffering): + Text(IN+errata): Target player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Panoptic Mirror: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. + Note - Also see Imprint, Rule 502.34. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Paradise Mantle: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Parallectric Feedback: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Parapet: + Text(VI+errata): You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Creatures you control get +0/+1. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Pardic Lancer: + Text(TO+errata): 3/2. ; Discard a card at random: ~this~ gets +1/+0 and gains first strike until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pardic Swordsmith: + Text(OD+errata): 1/1. ; {R},Discard a card at random: ~this~ gets +2/+0 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Patchwork Gnomes: + Text(OD+errata): 2/1. ; Discard a card: Regenerate ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Patrol Hound: + Text(OD+errata): 2/2. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gains first strike until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Peace Talks: + Text(VI+errata): This turn and next turn, creatures can't attack, and players and permanents can't be the targets of spells or activated abilities. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Pegasus Refuge: + Text(TE+errata): {2},Discard a card: Put a 1/1 white Pegasus creature token with flying into play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pentad Prism: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Petrahydrox: + The (U/R) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {U} or {R}. [Card Reminder Text] + This card will return to its owner's hand before the spell or ability targeting it can resolve. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Petrified Wood-Kin: + The Protection only applies when it is in play, not when it is on the stack. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Phantasmal Fiend: + Text(AL+errata): 1/5. ; {B}: ~this~ gets +1/-1 until end of turn. ; {1}{U}: Switch ~this~'s power and toughness until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + As per Rule 418.5a, power and toughness switching is applied after any effects that modify power/toughness. This means that even if new spells and abilities are played to modify power/toughness, they are applied before the switch. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Phantatog: + Text(OD+errata): 1/2. ; Sacrifice an enchantment: ~this~ gets +1/+1 until end of turn. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gets +1/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Phyrexian Battleflies: + Text(IN+errata): 0/1, Flying. ; {B}: ~this~ gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Play this ability no more than twice each turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Phyrexian Dreadnought: + Note - This card had no creature type until Oracle 2005/08/01. Phyrexian Marauder: + Note - This card had no creature type until Oracle 2006/01/15. Phyrexian Portal: + Text(AL+errata): {3}: Target opponent looks at the top ten cards of your library and separates them into two face-down piles, then you choose one of those piles and remove it from the game. Search the other pile, put a card from it into your hand, then shuffle the rest of that pile into your library. Play this ability only if you have ten or more cards in your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Phyrexian Purge: + Text(MI+errata): Destroy any number of target creatures. You lose 3 life for each creature targeted this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + The life loss occurs even if the target is not actually destroyed. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Phyrexian Walker: + Note - This card had no creature type until Oracle 2006/01/15. Pillory of the Sleepless: + The controller of the creature loses the life. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. Pincer Spider: + Text(IN+errata): 2/3. ; Kicker {3} (You may pay an additional {3} as you play this spell.) ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; If the kicker cost was paid, ~this~ comes into play with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Plaguebearer: + Text(EX+errata): 1/1. ; {X}{X}{B}: Destroy target nonblack creature with converted mana cost X. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Plague Witch: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {B},{Tap},Discard a card: Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Planeswalker's Mischief: + Text(PS+errata): {3}{U}: Target opponent reveals a card at random in his or her hand. If it's an instant or sorcery card, remove it from the game. As long as it remains removed from the game, you may play it without paying its mana cost. (If it has X in its mana cost, X is 0.) At end of turn, if you haven't played it, return it to owner's hand. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Plated Spider: + Text(UD+errata): 4/4. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Plunge into Darkness: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Possessed Portal: + Text(FD+errata): If a player would draw a card, that player skips that draw instead. ; At the end of each turn, each player sacrifices a permanent unless he or she discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Predatory Focus: + When this spell resolves, you choose whether to use the effect or not. If you do choose to use it, your creatures this turn must assign damage to the defending player. None of them can damage any blocking creatures. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Preferred Selection: + Text(MI+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, look at the top two cards of your library. You may sacrifice ~this~ and pay {2}{G}{G}. If you do, put one of those cards into your hand. If you don't, put one of those cards on the bottom of your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + The errata moved this effect from your Draw step to your Upkeep step. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Prismatic Lace: + Text(MI+errata): Target permanent becomes the colors of your choice. (This effect doesn't end at end of turn.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pristine Angel: + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Probe: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {1}{B} (You may pay an additional {1}{B} as you play this spell.) ; Draw three cards, then discard two cards. ; If the kicker cost was paid, target player discards two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Psychatog: + Text(OD+errata): 1/2. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gets +1/+1 until end of turn. ; Remove two cards in your graveyard from the game: ~this~ gets +1/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Psychic Overload: + Text(DS+errata): Enchant permanent. ; When ~this~ comes into play, tap enchanted permanent. ; Enchanted permanent doesn't untap during its controller's untap step. ; Enchanted permanent has "Discard two artifact cards: Untap this permanent." [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - This card was of type "Enchant Permanent" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Psychic Purge: + Text(LG+errata): ~this~ deals 1 damage to target creature or player. ; When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard ~this~, that player loses 5 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Psychic Theft: + Text(PY+errata): Target player reveals his or her hand. Choose an instant or sorcery card from it, and remove that card from the game. As long as the card remains removed from the game, you may play it. At end of turn, if you haven't played the card, return it to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pulsating Illusion: + Text(OD+errata): 0/1, Flying. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gets +4/+4 until end of turn. Play this ability only once each turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pulse of the Tangle: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Purgatory: + Text(MI+errata): If a nontoken creature would be put into your graveyard from play, remove that card from the game instead. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay {4} and 2 life. If you do, return a card removed from the game with ~this~ to play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Putrefaction: + Text(MM+errata): Whenever a player plays a white spell or green spell, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Putrid Imp: + Text(TO+errata): 1/1. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gains flying until end of turn. ; Threshold - ~this~ gets +1/+1 and can't block. (You have threshold as long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Putrid Raptor: + Text(SC+errata): 4/4. ; Morph - Discard a Zombie. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pygmy Hippo: + Text(VI+errata): 2/2. ; Whenever ~this~ attacks and isn't blocked, you may have defending player play a mana ability of each land he or she controls and empty his or her mana pool. If you do, ~this~ deals no combat damage this turn and at the beginning of your postcombat main phase, you add {X} to your mana pool, where X is equal to the amount of mana emptied from defending player's mana pool this way. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Pyric Salamander: + Note - This card was of creature type "Salamander" and not "Lizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Pyromancy: + Text(UL+errata): {3},Discard a card at random: ~this~ deals to target creature or player damage equal to the converted mana cost of the discarded card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Pyromatics: + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. - - * - * - Q - * - * - - Quagmire: + Text(LG+errata): Creatures with swampwalk can be blocked as though they did not have swampwalk. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Quicksilver Behemoth: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Quirion Druid: + Note - This card was of creature type "Druid" and not "Elf Druid" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Quirion Elves: + Note - This card was of creature type "Elf" and not "Elf Druid" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Qumulox: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. - - * - * - R - * - * - - Rabble-Rouser: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Raging Spirit: + Text(MI+errata): 3/3. ; {2}: ~this~ becomes colorless until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rag Man: + Text(7th+errata): 2/1. ; {B}{B}{B},{Tap}: Target opponent reveals his or her hand and discards a creature card at random. Play this ability only during your turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rain of Rust: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Raksha Golden Cub: + Text(FD+errata): 3/4, Vigilance. ; As long as ~this~ is equipped, Cats you control get +2/+2 and have double strike. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 502.28. + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 502.14. + Note - This card was of creature type "Cat Soldier Legend" until Oracle 2004/10/01. Razor Golem: + Text(DS+errata): 3/4, Vigilance. ; Affinity for Plains. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 502.14. Razorgrass Screen: + Text(FD+errata): 2/1, Defender. ; ~this~ blocks each turn if able. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. + Note - Also see Must Attack or Block, Rule 500. + Note - Also see Walls, Rule G23.1. Razormane Masticore: + Text(FD+errata): 5/5, First Strike. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you discard a card. ; At the beginning of your draw step, you may have ~this~ deal 3 damage to target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Read the Runes: + Text(ON+errata): Draw X cards. For each card drawn this way, discard a card unless you sacrifice a permanent. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Reap and Sow: + You do not have to find a land card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Recall: + Text(6th+errata): Discard X cards, then return a card from your graveyard to your hand for each card discarded this way. Remove ~this~ from the game. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Reckless Embermage: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Recoil: + Text(IN+errata): Return target permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Relic Ward: + Text(VI+errata): Enchant artifact. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted artifact can't be the target of spells or abilities. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Repeal: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Reshape: + You do not have to find an artifact card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Resilient Wanderer: + Text(OD+errata): 2/3, First Strike. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gains protection from the color of your choice until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Resistance Fighter: + Note - This card was of type "Soldier" and not "Human Soldier" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Restless Bones: + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 502.6. + Note - Also ss Regenerate, Rulg G18.4. Restless Dreams: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; Return X target creature cards from your graveyard to your hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Revenant Patriarch: + The comes into play ability triggers if at least one red mana was spent to play the spell as part of the generic mana cost portion. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + If the creature is put into play without having been played as a spell, no mana was spent to play it, so its ability won't trigger. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a card such as Clone comes into play as a copy of one of these creatures, its comes-into-play ability will trigger if mana of the appropriate color was spent to play the copy card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Revered Unicorn: + Text(WL+errata): 2/3. ; Cumulative Upkeep - {1} ; When ~this~ leaves play, its controller gains life equal to the number of age counters on it. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Reversal of Fortune: + Text(FD+errata): Target opponent reveals his or her hand. You may copy an instant or sorcery card in it. If you do, you may play the copy without paying its mana cost. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rhystic Scrying: + Text(PY+errata): Draw three cards. Then, if any player pays {2}, discard three cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rib Cage Spider: + Text(PY+errata): 1/4. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Ring of Renewal: + Text(FE+errata): {5},{Tap},Discard a card at random: Draw two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Riptide Survivor: + Text(SC+errata): 2/1. ; Morph {1}{U}{U}. ; When ~this~ is turned face up, discard two cards, then draw three cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rishadan Airship: + Text(MM+errata): 3/1, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rishadan Brigand: + Text(MM+errata): 3/2, Flying. ; When ~this~ comes into play, each opponent sacrifices a permanent unless he or she pays {3}. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rites of Initiation: + Text(OD+errata): Discard any number of cards at random. Creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn for each card discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rites of Refusal: + Text(OD+errata): Discard any number of cards. Counter target spell unless its controller pays {3} for each card discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rites of Spring: + Text(OD+errata): Discard any number of cards. Search your library for that many basic land cards, reveal those cards, and put them into your hand. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Rude Awakening: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Runeboggle: + You draw a card even if the player pays {1}. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Rushwood Herbalist: + Text(MM+errata): 2/2. ; {G},{Tap},Discard a card: Regenerate target creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - S - * - * - - Sabertooth Cobra: + Note - This card was of creature type "Cobra" and not "Snake" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Sacred Rites: + Text(OD+errata): Discard any number of cards. Creatures you control get +0/+1 until end of turn for each card discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sadistic Hypnotist: + Text(OD+errata): 2/2. ; Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards two cards. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Salvaging Station: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Sand Golem: + Text(MI+errata): 3/3. ; When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard ~this~, return ~this~ from your graveyard to play at end of turn with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sanguine Praetor: + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Saproling Cluster: + Text(NE+errata): {1},Discard a card: Put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token into play. Any player may play this ability. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Savage Beating: + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 502.28. + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Sawtooth Thresher: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Scab-Clan Mauler: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Scalebane's Elite: + Note - This card was of type "Soldier" and not "Human Soldier" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Scandalmonger: + Text(MM+errata): 3/3. ; {2}: Target player discards. Any player may play this ability but only if he or she could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Scorched Earth: + Text(TE+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X land cards. ; Destroy X target lands. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Screaming Fury: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. Screams from Within: + Text(DS+errata): Enchant creature. ; Enchanted creature gets -1/-1. ; When enchanted creature is put into a graveyard, return ~this~ from your graveyard to play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - This card was of type "Enchant Creature" until Oracle 2005/08/01] Screeching Buzzard: + Text(ON+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; When ~this~ is put into a graveyard from play, each opponent discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sealed Fate: + Text(MI+errata): Look at the top X cards of target opponent's library. Remove one of those cards from the game and put the rest back on top of that player's library in any order. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Searing Spear Askari: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Sea Scryer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Merfolk" and not "Merfolk Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Second Sight: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Seismic Assault: + Text(7th/8th+errta): Discard a land card: ~this~ deals 2 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Seismic Mage: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {2}{R},{Tap},Discard a card: Destroy target land. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Seize the Soul: + If there is no legal creature to target or the target becomes illegal before resolution, then you don't get a token. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Haunt, Rule 502.51. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Serum Powder: + Note - Also see Mulligan, Rule G13.21. Serum Visions: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Seton's Scout: + Text(TO+errata): 2/1. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; Threshold - ~this~ gets +2/+2. (You have threshold as long as seven or more cards are in your graveyard.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Shadowbane: + Text(MI+errata): The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you or a creature you control this turn, prevent that damage. If damage from a black source is prevented this way, you gain life equal to the damage prevented this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + This card used to be targeted but it no longer is. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Shadow Guildmage: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Shadow Lance: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Shahrazad: + Text(AN+errata): Players play a MAGIC subgame, using their libraries as their decks. Each player who doesn't win the subgame loses half of his or her life, rounded up. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Shallow Grave: + Text(MI+errata): Return the top creature card from your graveyard to play. That creature gains haste until end of turn. Remove it from the game at end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Shaper Guildmage: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Shared Fate: + Text(MR+errata): If a player would draw a card, that player removes the top card of an opponent's library from the game face down instead. ; Each player may look at and play cards he or she removed from the game with ~this~. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Shattering Spree: + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Shauku's Minion: + Note - This card was of creature type "Minion" and not "Human Minion" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Shield of Kaldra: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. Shrieking Grotesque: + The comes into play ability triggers if at least one red mana was spent to play the spell as part of the generic mana cost portion. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + If the creature is put into play without having been played as a spell, no mana was spent to play it, so its ability won't trigger. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a card such as Clone comes into play as a copy of one of these creatures, its comes-into-play ability will trigger if mana of the appropriate color was spent to play the copy card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Shriveling Rot: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Sickening Dreams: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; ~this~ deals X damage to each creature and each player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Siege of Towers: + The Mountain does not have a creature type. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The Mountain remains a creature for as long as it's in play. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Silent Specter: + Text(ON+errata): 4/4, Flying. ; Whenever ~this~ deals combat damage to a player, that player discards two cards. ; Morph {3}{B}{B}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Silhana Ledgewalker: + It can be blocked by creatures that can block as though they had flying. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Silklash Spider: + Text(ON/9th+errata): 2/7. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; {X}{G}{G}: ~this~ deals X damage to each creature with flying. Silk Net: + Text(UL+errata): Target creature gets +1/+1 and can block as though it had flying until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Silverglade Pathfinder: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {1}{G},{Tap},Discard a card: Search your library for a basic land card and put that card into play tapped. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Simulacrum: + Text(4th+errata): You gain life equal to the damage dealt to you this turn. ~this~ deals damage to target creature you control equal to the damage dealt to you this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sindbad: + Text(4th+errata): 1/1. ; {Tap}: Draw a card and reveal it. If it isn't a land card, discard it. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Singing Tree: + Text(AN+errata): 0/3. ; {Tap}: Target attacking creature's power becomes 0 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sinstriker's Will: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. Sirocco: + Text(MI+errata): Target player reveals his or her hand. For each blue instant card revealed, he or she pays 4 life or discards that card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Skarrg, the Rage Pits: + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Skarrgan Firebird: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Skarrgan Pit-Skulk: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Skarrgan Skybreaker: + Note - Also see Bloodthirst, Rule 502.50. Skeletal Vampire: + It can sacrifice any Bat you control, not just the tokens it generates. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also ss Regenerate, Rulg G18.4. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Skirge Familiar: + Text(US+errata): 3/2, Flying. ; Discard a card: Add {B} to your mana pool. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Skulking Ghost: + Note - This card was of creature type "Ghost" and not "Spirit" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Skullclamp: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Skull Fracture: + Text(OD+errata): Flashback {3}{B}. ; Target player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Skullscorch: + Text(TO+errata): Target player discards two cards at random unless that player has ~this~ deal 4 damage to him or her. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Skyhunter Skirmisher: + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 502.28. Skyreach Manta: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Skyshooter: + Text(OD+errata): 1/2. ; ~this~ can block as though it has flying. ; {Tap},Sacrifice ~this~: Destroy target attacking or blocking creature with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Skyshroud Vampire: + Text(TE+errata): 3/3, Flying. ; Discard a creature card: ~this~ gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sky Swallower: + Any Auras you controlled don't move but they do change controller. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The change of control does not wear off. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Skywing Aven: + Text(TO+errata): 2/1, Flying. ; Discard a card: Return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule G9.10. + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - This card was of creature type "Goblin Artificer Legend" until Oracle 2004/10/01. Smogsteed Rider: + Note - Also see Fear, Rule 502.25. Snag: + Text(PY+errata): You may discard a Forest card rather than pay ~this~'s mana cost. ; Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt by unblocked creatures this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Snake Basket: + Text(6th+errata): {X},Sacrifice ~this~: Put X 1/1 green Snake creature tokens into play. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2006/01/15] + Note - The tokens were of type "Cobra" and not "Snake" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Snow-Covered Forest: + Note - This card was of type "Basic Land - Forest" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Snow-Covered Island: + Note - This card was of type "Basic Land - Island" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Snow-Covered Mountain: + Note - This card was of type "Basic Land - Mountain" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Snow-Covered Plains: + Note - This card was of type "Basic Land - Plains" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Snow-Covered Swamp: + Note - This card was of type "Basic Land - Swamp" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Snowfall: + Text(IA+errata): Cumulative Upkeep - {U}. ; Whenever an Island is tapped for mana, its controller may add {U} to his or her mana pool. If that Island is snow-covered, its controller may add {U}{U} to his or her mana pool instead. Spend this mana only to pay for cumulative upkeep. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Soar: + Text(MI+errata): Enchant creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted creature gets +0/+1 and has flying. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Solarion: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Soldevi Machinist: + Text(IA+errata): 1/1. ; {Tap}: Add {2} to your mana pool. Spend this mana only to play activated abilities of artifacts. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Soldevi Sage: + Text(6th+errata): 1/1. ; {Tap},Sacrifice two lands: Draw three cards, then discard one of them. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Solitary Confinement: + Text(JU+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you discard a card. ; Skip your draw step. ; You can't be the target of spells or abilities. ; Prevent all damage that would be dealt to you. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Song of Blood: + Text(VI+errata): Put the top four cards of your library into your graveyard. ; Whenever a creature attacks this turn, it gets +1/+0 until end of turn for each creature card put into your graveyard this way. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Sonic Burst: + Text(EX+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard a card. ~this~ deals 4 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sonic Seizure: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard a card at random. ; ~this~ deals 3 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Soul Echo: + Text(MI+errata): ~this~ comes into play with X echo counters on it. ; You don't lose the game for having 0 or less life. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ if there are no echo counters on it. Otherwise, an opponent may choose that for each 1 damage dealt to you until your next upkeep, you remove 1 echo counter from ~this~ instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Soul Foundry: + Text(MR+errata): Imprint - When ~this~ comes into play, you may remove a creature card in your hand from the game. (The removed card is imprinted on this artifact.) ; {X},{Tap}: Put a token into play that's a copy of the imprinted creature card. X is the converted mana cost of that card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Souls of the Faultless: + If this somehow attacks and is dealt combat damage, you will both gain and lose life when the ability resolves. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If it is dealt damage in a Two-Headed Giant game, you may choose either member of the attacking team as the player to lose life. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. Spark Elemental: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. + Note - Also See Trample, Rule 502.9. Sparring Collar:: + The last ability lets you equip as an instant instead of as a sorcery, but it costs {R}{R} instead of just {1} to do so. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Spawning Pit: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Specter's Shroud: + Text(DS+errata): Equip {1}. ; Equipped creature gets +1/+0. ; Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage to a player, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Specter's Wail: + Text(MM+errata): Target player discards a card at random. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spectral Guardian: + Text(MI+errata): 2/3. ; Noncreature artifacts can't be the targets of spells or abilities as long as ~this~ is untapped. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Guardian" and not "Spirit" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Spectral Shift: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Spellbinder: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see Imprint, Rule 502.34. Spellgorger Barbarian: + Text(JU+errata): 3/1. ; When ~this~ comes into play, discard a card at random from. ; When ~this~ leaves play, draw a card. Spelljack: + Text(JU+errata): Counter target spell. If that spell is countered this way, remove it from the game instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard. ; As long as it remains removed from the game, you may play it as though it without paying its mana cost. (If it has X in its mana cost, X is 0.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spellweaver Helix: + Text(MR+errata): Imprint - When ~this~ comes into play, you may remove two target sorcery cards in a single graveyard from the game. (The removed cards are imprinted on this artifact.) ; Whenever a card is played, if it has the same name as one of the imprinted sorcery cards, you may copy the other. If you do, you may play the copy without paying its mana cost. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spider Climb: + Text(VI+errata): Enchant creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, if gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; Enchanted creature gets +0/+3 and can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Spidersilk Armor: + Text(MM+errata): Creatures you control get +0/+1 and can block as though they had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spinal Parasite: + Yes, it really does start with negative power/toughness, so you need two counters to even get it to 1/1. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Spire Golem: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Spirit Cairn: + Text(JU+errata): Whenever a player discards a card, you may pay {W}. If you do, put a 1/1 white Spirit creature token with flying into play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spiritual Focus: + Text(MM+errata): Whenever a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard a card, you gain 2 life and you may draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spitting Drake: + Text(6th+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; {R}: ~this~ gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Play this ability only once each turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spitting Gourna: + Text(ON+errata): 3/4. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; Morph {4}{G}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Spitting Spider: + Text(PY/8th+errata): 3/5. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; Sacrifice a land: ~this~ deals 1 damage to each creature with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Staff of the Ages: + Text(IA+errata): Creatures with landwalk abilities can be blocked as though they didn't have those abilities. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stalking Bloodsucker: + Text(OD+errata): 4/4. Flying. ; {1}{B},Discard a card: ~this~ gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stalking Tiger: + Note - This card was of creature type "Tiger" and not "Cat" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Stampede Driver: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {1}{G},{Tap},Discard a card: Creatures you control get +1/+1 and gain trample until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stampeding Wildebeests: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wildebeest" and not "Beast" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Stand Firm: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Stand or Fall: + Text(IN+errata): At the beginning of your combat phase, separate all creatures defending player controls into two piles. Only creatures in the pile of that player's choice can block this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stasis Cocoon: + Text(FD+errata): Enchant artifact. ; Enchanted artifact's activated abilities can't be played. ; If enchanted artifact is a creature, it can't attack or block. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - This card was of type "Enchant Artifact" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Steamcore Weird: + The comes into play ability triggers if at least one red mana was spent to play the spell as part of the generic mana cost portion. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + If the creature is put into play without having been played as a spell, no mana was spent to play it, so its ability won't trigger. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a card such as Clone comes into play as a copy of one of these creatures, its comes-into-play ability will trigger if mana of the appropriate color was spent to play the copy card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Steelshaper Apprentice: + You do not have to find an equipment card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Steelshaper's Gift: + You do not have to find an equipment card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Stir the Pride: + Note - Also see Entwine, Rule 502.32. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. Stormbind: + Text(IA+errata): {2},Discard a card at random: ~this~ deals 2 damage to target creature or player. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Storm Herd: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Strongarm Tactics: + Text(ON+errata): Each player discards a card. Then each player who didn't discard a creature card this way loses 4 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stronghold Biologist: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {U}{U},{Tap},Discard a card: Counter target creature spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stronghold Machinist: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {U}{U},{Tap},Discard a card: Counter target noncreature spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stronghold Zeppelin: + Text(NE+errata): 3/3, Flying. ; ~this~ can block only creatures with flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Stupor: + Text(6th+errata): Target opponent discards a card at random, then discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Subterranean Spirit: + Note - This card was of creature type "Elemental" and not "Elemental Spirit" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Summoner's Egg: + Note - Also see Imprint, Rule 502.34. Summoning Station: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Suncrusher: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Suntouched Myr: + Note - Also see Sunburst, Rule 502.37. Superior Numbers: + Text(MI+errata): ~this~ deals damage to target creature equal to the number of creatures you control in excess of the number of creatures that creature's controller controls. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Suq'Ata Assassin: + Note - This card was of creature type "Assassin" until Oracle 1999/07/01. It was then of creature type "Minion" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Suq'Ata Firewalker: + Note - This card was of creature type "Wizard" and not "Human Wizard" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Suq'Ata Lancer: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Surestrike Trident: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 502.2. Surge of Strength: + Text(AL+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard a red or green card. ; Target creature gains trample and gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is equal to its converted mana cost. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Sword of Fire and Ice: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Sword of Light and Shadow: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Sword of the Paruns: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Sylvok Explorer: + If you opponent has no lands that produce mana, tapping it will not produce any mana. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Synod Artificer: + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Syphon Mind: + Text(ON+errata): Each other player discards a card. You draw a card for each card discarded this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - T - * - * - - Talon of Pain: + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Talruum Minotaur: + Note - This card was of creature type "Minotaur" and not "Minotaur Berserker" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Tangle Golem: + Note - Also see Affinity, Rule 502.31. Tangle Spider: + Text(DS+errata): 3/4. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tar Pit Warrior: + Note - This card was of creature type "Cyclops" until Oracle 1999/07/01. It was then of type "Giant" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Teferi's Honor Guard: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Teferi's Imp: + Text(MI+errata): 1/1, Flying, Phasing. ; Whenever ~this~ phases out, discard a card. ; Whenever ~this~ phases in, draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Telekinetic Bonds: + Text(JU+errata): Whenever a player discards a card, you may pay {1}{U}. If you do, tap or untap target permanent. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tel-Jilad Archers: + Text(MR+errata): 2/4, Protection from Artifacts. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tel-Jilad Justice: + Note - Also see Scry, Rule 502.36. Tel-Jilad Outrider: + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 502.7. Temporal Aperture: + Text(US+errata): {5},{Tap}: Shuffle your library and reveal the top card. Until end of turn, as long as that card remains on top of your library, you may play the card without paying its mana cost. (If the spell has X in its mana cost, X is 0.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tendrils of Despair: + Text(WL+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, sacrifice a creature. ; Target opponent discards two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Teysa, Orzhov Scion: + Can sacrifice itself. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Thalakos Scout: + Text(EX+errata): 2/1, Shadow. ; Discard a card: Return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Thirst for Knowledge: + Text(MR+errata): Draw three cards. Then discard two cards unless you discard an artifact card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Thought Dissector: + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Thran Forge: + Text(WL+errata): {2}: Until end of turn, target nonartifact creature gets +1/+0 and becomes an artifact in addition to its other types. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Three Wishes: + Text(VI+errata): Remove the top three cards of your library from the game face down. You may look at those cards as long as they remain removed from the game. Until your next turn, you may play those cards. At the beginning of your next upkeep, put any of those cards not played into your graveyard. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Thunderheads: + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Thunderscape Battlemage: + Text(PS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {1}{B} and/or {G}. ; When ~this~ comes into play, if the {1}{B} kicker cost was paid, target player discards two cards. ; When ~this~ comes into play, if the {G} kicker cost was paid, destroy target enchantment. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tibor and Lumia: + A spell that is both blue and red will trigger both abilities. You can put them on the stack in either order. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. Tin Street Hooligan: + The comes into play ability triggers if at least one red mana was spent to play the spell as part of the generic mana cost portion. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + If the creature is put into play without having been played as a spell, no mana was spent to play it, so its ability won't trigger. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If a card such as Clone comes into play as a copy of one of these creatures, its comes-into-play ability will trigger if mana of the appropriate color was spent to play the copy card. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] Tireless Tribe: + Text(OD+errata): 1/1. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gets +0/+4 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tonic Peddler: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {W},{Tap},Discard a card: Target player gains 3 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Torture Chamber: + Text(TE+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, put a pain counter on ~this~. ; At the end of your turn, ~this~ deals damage to you equal to the number of pain counters on it. ; {1},{Tap},Remove all pain counters from ~this~: ~this~ deals damage to target creature equal to the number of pain counters removed this way. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Tortured Existence: + Text(SH+errata): {B},Discard a creature card: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Toymaker: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {1},{Tap},Discard a card: Target noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its converted mana cost until end of turn. (It retains its abilities.) [Oracle 2005/08/01] Trained Pronghorn: + Text(JU+errata): 1/1. ; Discard a card: Prevent all damage that would be dealt to ~this~ this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Train of Thought: + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Transmutation: + Text(CH+errata): Switch target creature's power and toughness until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + As per Rule 418.5a, power and toughness switching is applied after any effects that modify power/toughness. This means that even if new spells and abilities are played to modify power/toughness, they are applied before the switch. [D'Angelo 2005/12/01] Treva's Charm: + Text(PS+errata): Choose one - Destroy target enchantment; or remove target attacking creature from the game; or draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Trickster Mage: + Text(NE+errata): 1/1. ; {U},{Tap},Discard a card: Tap or untap target artifact, creature, or land. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Trinket Mage: + You do not have to find an artifact card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] + Note - Also see Converted Mana Cost, Rule G3.24. Tsabo's Decree: + Text(IN+errata): Choose a creature type. Target player reveals his or her hand and discards all. Then destroy all creatures of that type that player controls. They can't be regenerated. Tunneler Wurm: + Text(JU+errata): 6/6. ; Discard a card: Regenerate ~this~. Turbulent Dreams: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard X cards. ; Return X target nonland permanents to their owners' hands. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Two-Headed Dragon: + Text(8th+errata): 4/4, Flying. ; {1}{R}: ~this~ gets +2/+0 until end of turn. ; ~this~ can't be blocked except by two or more creatures. ; ~this~ can block an additional creature. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Two-Headed Giant of Foriys: + Text(ABU+errata): 4/4, Trample. ; ~this~ can block two creatures each combat. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - U - * - * - - Ulasht, the Hate Seed: + A creature that is both green and red will be counted twice and therefore generate two +1/+1 counters. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.10. + Note - Also see Modal Spells and Abilities, Rule G13.13. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Unburden: + Text(SC+errata): Target player discards two cards. ; Cycling {2}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Undead Gladiator: + Text(ON+errata): 3/1. ; {1}{B},Discard a card: Return ~this~ from your graveyard to your hand. Play this ability only during your upkeep. ; Cycling {1}{B}. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Undertaker: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {B},{Tap},Discard a card: Return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Undertow: + Text(LG+errata): Creatures with islandwalk can be blocked as though they didn't have islandwalk. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Undiscovered Paradise: + Text(VI+errata): {Tap}: Add one mana of any color to your mana pool. During your next untap step, as you untap permanents, return ~this~ to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2006/01/15] + Only returns to owner's hand if it is still in play at the beginning of your next untap step. [D'Angelo 2006/01/20] + It will return even if some other player now controls the land. [D'Angelo 2006/01/20] Unforge: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Unfulfilled Desires: + Text(MI+errata): {1},Pay 1 life: Draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Unhinge: + Text(TO+errata): Target player discards a card. ; Draw a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Unnatural Selection: + Text(AP+errata): {1}: Choose a creature type. Target creature's type becomes that type until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + You can choose creature type "Wall" since the errata of Oracle 2005/08/01. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Unnerve: + Text(US+errata): Each opponent discards two cards. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Urborg Mindsucker: + Text(VI+errata): 2/2. ; {B},Sacrifice ~this~: Target opponent discards a card at random. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Mindsucker" and not "Horror" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Urborg Panther: + Note - This card was of creature type "Night Stalker" until Oracle 1999/07/01. Then it was of type "Nightstalker" and not "Nightstalker Cat" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Urza's Guilt: + Text(PS+errata): Each player draws two cards, then discards three cards, then loses 4 life. [Oracle 2005/08/01] - - * - * - V - * - * - - Vacuumelt: + Note - Also see Replicate, Rule 502.52. Vampire Hounds: + Text(EX+errata): 2/2. ; Discard a creature card: ~this~ gets +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Vedalken Plotter: + Note - Also see Exchange, Rule G5.18. Vertigo Spawn: + If the creature was already tapped, it still doesn't untap during its controller's next untap step. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + If two of these block a creature, the "doesn't untap" is not cumulative. Both apply to the same untap step. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 502.41. Viashino Heretic: + Text(UL+errata): 1/3. ; {1}{R},{Tap}: Destroy target artifact. ~this~ deals damage to that artifact's controller equal to the artifact's converted mana cost. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Viashino Warrior: + Note - This card was of creature type "Viashino" and not "Viashino Warrior" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Victimize: + Text(US+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, sacrifice a creature. ; Return two target creature cards from your graveyard into play tapped. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Vigilant Martyr: + Text(MI+errata): 1/1. ; Sacrifice ~this~: Regenerate target creature. ; {W}{W},{Tap},Sacrifice ~this~: Counter target spell that targets an enchantment. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + Note - This card was of creature type "Martyr" and not "Human Cleric" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Village Elder: + Note - This card was of creature type "Druid" and not "Human Druid" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Vision Charm: + Text(VI+errata): Choose one - Target artifact phases out; or target player puts the top four cards of his or her library into his or her graveyard; or a land type and a basic land type, and the land type of each land of the first chosen type becomes the second chosen type until end of turn. [Oracle 2006/01/15] Vodalian Hypnotist: + Text(IN+errata): 1/1. ; {2}{B},{Tap}: Target player discards a card. ; Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Vodalian Merchant: + Text(IN+errata): 1/2. ; When ~this~ comes into play, draw a card, then discard a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Void: + Text(IN+errata): Choose a number. Destroy all artifacts and creatures with converted mana cost equal to that number. Then target player reveals his or her hand and discards all nonland cards with converted mana cost equal to the number. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Volrath's Dungeon: + Text(EX+errata): Pay 5 life: Destroy ~this~. Any player may pay this ability but only during his or her turn. ; Discard a card: Target player puts a card from his or her hand on top of his or her library. Play this ability only any time you could play a sorcery. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Volrath's Shapeshifter: + Text(SH+errata): 0/1. ; As long as ~this~ is in play and the top card of your graveyard is a creature card, ~this~ has the full text of that card and has "{2}: Discard a card from your hand." (Volrath's Shapeshifter has that card's name, mana cost, color, types, subtypes, supertypes, abilities, power, and toughness.) [Oracle 2004/02/01] Vulshok Morningstar: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. Vulshok Sorcerer: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 502.5. - - * - * - W - * - * - - Wand of the Elements: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Ward of Lights: + Text(MI+errata): Enchant creature. ; You may play ~this~ any time you could play an instant. If it was played any time a sorcery couldn't have been played, it gains substance until end of turn and when it loses substance, sacrifice it. ; As ~this~ comes into play, choose a color. ; Enchanted creature gains protection from the chosen color. This effect doesn't remove ~this~. [Oracle 2005/12/01] Warped Devotion: + Text(PS/8th+errata): Whenever a permanent is returned to a player's hand, that player discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Warthog: + Note - This card was of creature type "Warthog" and not "Beast" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Waste Away: + Text(TO+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, discard a card. ; Target creature gets -5/-5 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Waterfront Bouncer: + Text(MM+errata): 1/1. ; {U},{Tap},Discard a card: Return target creature to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wave of Reckoning: + Text(MM+errata): Each creature deals damage to itself equal to its power. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wave of Terror: + Text(WL+errata): Cumulative Upkeep - {1} ; At the beginning of your draw step, destroy each creature with converted mana cost equal to the number of age counters on ~this~. They can't be regenerated. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wayfarer's Bauble: + You do not have to find a land card if you don't want to. See Rule G19.4. [D'Angelo 2006/01/01] Well of Lost Dreams: + Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1. Whispersilk Cloak: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 502.33. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.15. Wild Cantor: + The (R/G) dual mana casting costs can be paid with either {R} or {G}. [Card Reminder Text] Wild Mongrel: + Text(OD+errata): 2/2. ; Discard a card: ~this~ gets +1/+1 and becomes the color of your choice until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wild Research: + Text(AP+errata): {1}{W}: Search your library for an enchantment card and reveal that card. Put it into your hand, then discard a card at random. Then shuffle your library. ; {1}{U}: Search your library for an instant card and reveal that card. Put it into your hand, then discard a card at random. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wildsize: + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Wirefly Hive: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. Witch-Maw Nephilim: + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 502.9. Withering Boon: + Text(MI+errata): As an additional cost to play ~this~, pay 3 life. ; Counter target creature spell. [Oracle 2005/08/01] + The loss of life is now an additional cost instead of being part of the effect. [D'Angelo 2005/08/01] Woolly Spider: + Text(IA+errata): 2/3. ; ~this~ can block as though it had flying. ; Whenever ~this~ blocks a creature with flying, ~this~ gets +0/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Words of Waste: + Text(ON+errata): {1}: The next time you would draw a card this turn, each opponent discards a card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Worthy Cause: + Text(TE+errata): Buyback {2}. ; As an additional cost to play ~this~, sacrifice a creature. ; You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wrench Mind: + Text(MR+errata): Target player discards two cards unless he or she discards an artifact card. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Wurmweaver Coil: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.29. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 216. - - * - * - X - * - * - - - - * - * - Y - * - * - - Yare: + Text(MI+errata): Target creature defending player controls gets +3/+0 until end of turn. That creature can block up to two additional creatures this turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Yawgmoth's Agenda: + Text(IN+errata): Play no more than one spell each turn. ; You may play cards in your graveyard. ; If a card would be put into your graveyard from anywhere, remove it from the game instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Yawgmoth's Will: + Text(US+errata): Until end of turn, you may play cards in your graveyard. ; If a card would be put into your graveyard this turn, remove that card from the game instead. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Yore-Tiller Nephilim: + The creature is attacking even if it could not legally be declared as an attacker. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + This does not trigger any "when this creature attacks" abilities. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + No attack costs are paid for the creature. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] + The comes-into-play abilities of the creature do trigger as normal. [D'Angelo 2006/01/22] + In a multiplayer game, you can choose to have the creature attack any of the legal players your combat phase lets you attack. [Guildpact FAQ 2005/12/22] - - * - * - Z - * - * - - Zhalfirin Commander: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Zhalfirin Crusader: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2006/01/15. Zhalfirin Knight: + Note - This card was of creature type "Knight" and not "Human Knight" until Oracle 2005/08/01. Zombie Infestation: + Text(OD+errata): Discard two cards: Put a 2/2 black Zombie creature token into play. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Zuran Enchanter: + Text(IA+errata): 1/1. ; {2}{B},{Tap}: Target player discards a card. Play this ability only during your turn. [Oracle 2005/08/01] Acknowledgments and Disclaimers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ While this work is not officially issued by Wizards of the Coast, it is the official collected rulings from official sanctioned representatives of and publications by Wizards of the Coast. The expansion sets in this file are indicated by the following code letters: A = Limited Edition (Alpha). B = Limited Edition (Beta). U = Unlimited Edition. R = Revised Edition. 4 = Fourth Edition. 5 = Fifth Edition. 6 = Sixth Edition. 7 = Seventh Edition. 8 = Eighth Edition. 9 = Ninth Edition. AL= Alliances. AN= Arabian Nights. AP= Apocalypse. AQ= Antiquities. AT= Anthologies. BD= Beatdown. BK= Betrayers of Kamigawa. BR= Battle Royale. CH= Chronicles. CK= Champions of Kamigawa. DI= Dissention. DK= The Dark. DS= Darksteel. EX= Exodus. FD= Fifth Dawn. FE= Fallen Empires. GP= Guildpact. HL= Homelands. IA= Ice Age. IN= Invasion. JU= Judgment. LE= Legions. LG= Legends. MI= Mirage. MM= Mercadian Masques. MR= Mirrodin. NE= Nemesis. OD= Odyssey. ON= Onslaught. P2= Portal: Second Age. P3= Portal: Three Kingdoms. PR= Promotional (AR=Arena novel, DC=DragonCon and Duelist Magazine, FS=Final Sacrifice novel, SC=Shattered Chains novel, WW=Whispering Woods novel). PS= Planeshift. PT= Portal. PY= Prophecy. RA= Ravnica. S2= Starter 2000 (deck and sampler pack). SC= Scourge. SH= Stronghold. SK= Saviors of Kamigawa. ST= Starter. TE= Tempest. TO= Torment. UD= Urza's Destiny. UG= Unglued. UH= Unhinged. UL= Urza's Legacy. US= Urza's Saga. VI= Visions. WL= Weatherlight. Rarity levels are shown as follows: R= Rare, U= Uncommon, C= Common, L= Land, F= Fixed in a preconstructed deck. Any number after the letter indicates how often the card appears in the printing process. An "R2" occurs twice as often as an "R1", for example. Note that on some older expansions, the rarity schemes were complex and those complexities are not described here. 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