============================================================================== Card Rulings Summary Updated 2009/10/23 ============================================================================== 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 Magic 2010. 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 A '+' is used to mark changes since the 2009/08/20 release. Thanx, Stephen. ---- Stephen D'Angelo | Crystal Keep Editor dangelo@crystalkeep.com | Former Wizards of the Coast NetRep ============================================================================== - - * - * - A - * - * - - Adventuring Gear: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. AEther Figment: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. AEther Rift: + Text(IN+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, discard a card at random. If you discard a creature card this way, return it from your graveyard to the battlefield unless any player pays 5 life. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Agonizing Demise: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {1}{R}. ; Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. If ~this~ was kicked, it deals damage equal to that creature's power to the creature's controller. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Ana Battlemage: + Text(PC+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {2}{U} and/or {1}{B}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {2}{U} kicker, target player discards three cards. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {1}{B} kicker, tap target untapped creature and that creature deals damage equal to its power to its controller. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Anavolver: + Text(AP+errata): 3/3. ; Kicker {1}{U} and/or {B}. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {1}{U} kicker, ~this~ enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with flying. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {B} kicker, ~this~ enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it and with "Pay 3 life: Regenerate ~this~." [Oracle 2009/10/11] Angus Mackenzie: + Text(LG+errata): 2/2. ; {G}{W}{U},{Tap}: Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt this turn. Activate this ability only before the combat damage step. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Arcades Sabboth: + Text(CH+errata): 7/7, Flying. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you pay {G}{W}{U}. ; Each untapped creature you control gets +0/+2 as long as it's not attacking. ; {W}: ~this~ gets +0/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Arctic Merfolk: + Text(PS+errata): 1/1. ; Kicker - Return a creature you control to its owner's hand. ; If ~this~ was kicked, ~this~ enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Ardent Soldier: + Text(IN+errata): 1/2, Vigilance. ; Kicker {2}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Armament Master: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. - - * - * - B - * - * - - Baloth Cage Trap: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Baloth Woodcrasher: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Banshee: + Text(CH+errata): 0/1. ; {X},{Tap}: ~this~ deals half X damage, rounded down, to target creature or player, and half X damage, rounded up, to you. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Benalish Emissary: + Text(IN+errata): 1/4. ; Kicker {1}{G}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, destroy target land. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Benalish Lancer: + Text(IN+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {2}{W}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with first strike. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Blade of the Bloodchief: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. Bladetusk Boar: + Note - Also see Intimidate, Rule 702.11. Blazing Torch: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. Bloodghast: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Blood Tribute: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Bog Down: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker - Sacrifice two lands. ; Target player discards two cards. If ~this~ was kicked, that player discards three cards instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Bog Tatters: + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 702.12. Bold Defense: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 702.7. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Brave the Elements: + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 702.14. Breath of Darigaaz: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {2}. ; ~this~ deals 1 damage to each creature without flying and each player. If ~this~ was kicked, it deals 4 damage to each creature without flying and each player instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Burning of Xinye: + Text(P3+errata): You destroy four lands you control, then target opponent destroys four lands he or she controls. Then ~this~ deals 4 damage to each creature. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Burst Lightning: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. - - * - * - C - * - * - - Call to Arms: + Text(IA+errata): As ~this~ enters the battlefield, choose a color and an opponent. ; White creatures get +1/+1 as long as the chosen color is the most common color among nontoken permanents the chosen player controls but isn't tied for most common. ; When the chosen color isn't the most common color among nontoken permanents the chosen player controls, or is tied for most common, sacrifice ~this~. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Canopy Surge: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {2}. ; ~this~ deals 1 damage to each creature with flying and each player. If ~this~ was kicked, it deals 4 damage to each creature with flying and each player instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Caravan Hurda: + Note - Also see Lifelink, Rule 702.13. Celestial Mantle: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Cetavolver: + Text(AP+errata): 1/1. ; Kicker {1}{R} and/or {G}. ; If ~this was kicked with its {1}{R} kicker, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with first strike. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {G} kicker, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it and with trample. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Chandra Ablaze: + Note - Also see Loyalty, Rule G12.22. + Note - Also see Planeswalkers, Rule 306. Citanul Woodreaders: + Text(PC+errata): 1/4. ; Kicker {2}{G}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, draw two cards. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Cliff Threader: + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 702.12. Cobra Trap: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Conqueror's Pledge: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Cosmic Horror: + Text(4th+errata): 7/7, First Strike. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, destroy ~this~ unless you pay {3}{B}{B}{B}. If ~this~ is destroyed this way, it deals 7 damage to you. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Crypt Ripper: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. - - * - * - D - * - * - - Dance of Many: + Text(5th+errata): When ~this~ enters the battlefield, put a token that's a copy of target nontoken creature onto the battlefield. ; When ~this~ leaves the battlefield, exile the token. ; When the token leaves the battlefield, sacrifice ~this~. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice ~this~ unless you pay {U}{U}. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Degavolver: + Text(AP+errata): 1/1. ; Kicker {1}{B} and/or {R}. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {1}{B} kicker, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with "Pay 3 life: Regenerate ~this~." ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {R} kicker, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it and with first strike. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Desolation Angel: + Text(AP+errata): 5/4, Flying. ; Kicker {W}{W}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, destroy all lands you control. If it was kicked, destroy all lands instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Desolation Giant: + Text(TS+errata): 3/3. ; Kicker {W}{W}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, destroy all other creatures you control. If it was kicked, destroy all other creatures instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Devout Lightcaster: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 702.14. Dismantling Blow: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {2}{U}. ; Destroy target artifact or enchantment. ; If ~this~ was kicked, draw two cards. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Divine Intervention: + Text(LG+errata): ~this~ enters the battlefield with two intervention counters on it. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, remove an intervention counter from ~this~. ; When you remove the last intervention counter from ~this~, the game is a draw. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Dralnu's Pet: + Text(PS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker - {2}{B}, Discard a creature card. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with flying and with X +1/+1 counters on it, where X is the discarded card's converted mana cost. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Duskwalker: + Text(IN+errata): 1/1. ; Kicker {3}{B}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with fear. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Dwarven Landslide: + Text(AP+errata): Kicker - {2}{R}, Sacrifice a land. ; Destroy target land. If ~this~ was kicked, destroy another target land. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - E - * - * - - Eldrazi Monument: + Note - Also see Indestructible, Rule 700.4. Elemental Appeal: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Emblazoned Golem: + Text(AP+errata): 1/2. ; Kicker {X}. ; Spend only colored mana on X. No more than one mana of each color may be spent this way. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Emeria Angel: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Ertai's Trickery: + Text(PS+errata): Counter target spell if it was kicked. [Oracle 2009/10/11] + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Eternity Vessel: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Explorer's Scope: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. Explosive Growth: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {5}. ; Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If ~this~ was kicked, that creature gets +5/+5 until end of turn instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - F - * - * - - Faerie Squadron: + Text(IN+errata): 1/1. ; Kicker {3}{U}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with flying. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Falling Timber: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker - Sacrifice a land. ; Prevent all combat damage target creature would deal this turn. If ~this~ was kicked, prevent all combat damage another target creature would deal this turn. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Felidar Sovereign: + Note - Also see Lifelink, Rule 702.13. + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 702.18. - - * - * - G - * - * - - Gatekeeper of Malakir: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Gauntlets of Chaos: + Text(5th+errata): {5}, Sacrifice ~this~: Exchange control of target artifact, creature, or land you control and target permanent an opponent controls that shares one of those types with it. If those permanents are exchanged this way, destroy all Auras attached to them. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Geyser Glider: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Giant Scorpion: + Note - Also see Deathtouch, Rule 702.2. Gigantiform: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Goblin Bushwhacker: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Goblin Guide: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. Goblin Ruinblaster: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Goblin War Paint: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. Gomazoa: + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 702.3. Grappling Hook: + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 702.4. + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. Grazing Gladehart: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Guul Draz Vampire: + Note - Also see Intimidate, Rule 702.11. - - * - * - H - * - * - - Hagra Crocodile: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Halfdane: + Text(LG+errata): 3/3. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, ~this~'s power and toughness become equal to the power and toughness of target creature other than ~this~ until the end of your next upkeep. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Halo Hunter: + Note - Also see Intimidate, Rule 702.11. Harm's Way: + Text(M10+errata): The next 2 damage that a source of your choice would deal to you and/or permanents you control this turn is dealt to target creature or player instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Hazezon Tamar: + Text(LG+errata): 2/4. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, put X Sand Warrior creature tokens that are red, green, and white onto the battlefield at the beginning of your next upkeep, where X is the number of lands you control at that time. ; When ~this~ leaves the battlefield, exile all Sand Warriors. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Heartstabber Mosquito: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Hedron Crab: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Hedron Scrabbler: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Hellkite Charger: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. Hunting Wilds: + Text(PC+errata): Kicker {3}{G}. ; Search your library for up to two Forest cards and put them onto the battlefield tapped. Then shuffle your library. ; If ~this~ was kicked, untap all Forests put onto the battlefield this way. They become 3/3 green creatures with haste that are still lands. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Hypnotic Cloud: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {4}. ; Target player discards a card. If ~this~ was kicked, that player discards three cards instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - I - * - * - - Illuminate: + Text(AP+errata): Kicker {2}{R} and/or {3}{U}. ; ~this~ deals X damage to target creature. If ~this~ was kicked with its {2}{R} kicker, it deals X damage to that creature's controller. If ~this~ was kicked with its {3}{U} kicker, you draw X cards. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Imperial Edict: + Text(P3+errata): Target opponent chooses a creature he or she controls. Destroy it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Into the Roil: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Iona, Shield of Emeria: + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.9. Ior Ruin Expedition: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Island Sanctuary: + It does not stop any Planeswalkers you control from being attacked. [D'Angelo 2009/10/20] Ivory Guardians: + Text(5th+errata): 3/3, Protection from Red. ; Creatures named Ivory Guardians get +1/+1 as long as an opponent controls a nontoken red permanent. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - J - * - * - - Jihad: + Text(AN+errata): As ~this~ enters the battlefield, choose a color and an opponent. ; White creatures get +2/+1 as long as the chosen player controls a nontoken permanent of the chosen color. ; When the chosen player controls no nontoken permanents of the chosen color, sacrifice ~this~. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Jilt: + Text(AP+errata): Kicker {1}{R}. ; Return target creature to its owner's hand. If ~this~ was kicked, ~this~ deals 2 damage to another target creature. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Joraga Bard: + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 702.18. Journey to Nowhere: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. - - * - * - K - * - * - - Kabira Evangel: + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 702.14. Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet: + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.9. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Kangee, Aerie Keeper: + Text(IN+errata): 2/2, Flying. ; Kicker {X}{2}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, put X feather counters on it. ; Other Bird creatures get +1/+1 for each feather counter on ~this~. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Kavu Aggressor: + Text(IN+errata): 3/2. ; Kicker {4}. ; ~this~ can't block. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Kavu Primarch: + Text(FS+errata): 3/3. ; Convoke. ; Kicker {4}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Kavu Titan: + Text(IN+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {2}{G}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters on it and with trample. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Kazandu Blademaster: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 702.7. + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 702.18. Khalni Gem: + You can play this if you have less than 2 lands in play. You only have to return lands if you control them after this enters play. [D'Angelo 2009/10/20] Khalni Heart Expedition: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Kjeldoran Frostbeast: + Text(IA+errata): 2/4. ; At end of combat, destroy all creatures blocking or blocked by ~this~. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Kobold Overlord: + Text(LG+errata): 1/2, First Strike. ; Other Kobold creatures you control have first strike. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Kor Aeronaut: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Kor Duelist: + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 702.4. Kor Outfitter: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. Kor Sanctifiers: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. - - * - * - L - * - * - - Llanowar Elite: + Text(IN+errata): 1/1, Trample. ; Kicker {8}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with five +1/+1 counters on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Lorthos, the Tidemaker: + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.9. Lotus Cobra: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Lullmage Mentor: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Luminarch Ascension: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. - - * - * - M - * - * - - Magma Burst: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker - Sacrifice two lands. ; ~this~ deals 3 damage to target creature or player. If ~this~ was kicked, it deals 3 damage to another target creature or player. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Makindi Shieldmate: + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 702.3. Malakir Bloodwitch: + Note - Also see Protection, Rule 702.14. Mark of Mutiny: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. Marsh Casualties: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Merfolk Seastalkers: + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 702.12. Mindbreak Trap: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. Mire Blight: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Mold Shambler: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Molten Disaster: + Text(FS+errata): Kicker {R}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it has split second. ; ~this~ deals X damage to each creature without flying and each player. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - N - * - * - - Necravolver: + Text(AP+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {1}{G} and/or {W}. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {1}{G} kicker, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with trample. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {W} kicker, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it and with "Whenever ~this~ deals damage, you gain that much life." [Oracle 2009/10/11] Nightscape Battlemage: + Text(PS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {2}{U} and/or {2}{R}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {2}{U} kicker, return up to two target nonblack creatures to their owners' hands. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {2}{R} kicker, destroy target land. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Nimbus Wings: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Nissa Revane: + Note - Also see Loyalty, Rule G12.22. + Note - Also see Planeswalkers, Rule 306. - - * - * - O - * - * - - Ob Nixilis, the Fallen: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. + Note - Also see Legendary, Rule G12.9. Oran-Rief Recluse: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. + Note - Also see Reach, Rule 702.15. Orim's Chant: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker {W}. ; Target player can't cast spells this turn. ; If ~this~ was kicked, creatures can't attack this turn. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Orim's Thunder: + Text(AP+errata): Kicker {R}. ; Destroy target artifact or enchantment. If ~this~ was kicked, it deals damage equal to that artifact or enchantment's converted mana cost to target creature. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Orim's Touch: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {1}. ; Prevent the next 2 damage that would be dealt to target creature or player this turn. If ~this~ was kicked, prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to that creature or player this turn instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Overload: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {2}. ; Destroy target artifact if its converted mana cost is 2 or less. If ~this~ was kicked, destroy that artifact if its converted mana cost is 5 or less instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - P - * - * - - Paralyzing Grasp: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Phyrexian Scuta: + Text(PS+errata): 3/3. ; Kicker - Pay 3 life. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Pincer Spider: + Text(IN+errata): 2/3, Reach. ; Kicker {3}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Plated Geopede: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 702.7. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Pollen Remedy: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker - Sacrifice a land. ; Prevent the next 3 damage that would be dealt this turn to any number of target creatures and/or players, divided as you choose. If ~this~ was kicked, prevent the next 6 damage this way instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Pouncing Kavu: + Text(IN+errata): 1/1, First Strike. ; Kicker {2}{R}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with haste. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Pouncing Wurm: + Text(PC+errata): 3/3. ; Kicker {2}{G}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with three +1/+1 counters on it and with haste. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Predatory Urge: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Primal Growth: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker - Sacrifice a creature. ; Search your library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. If ~this~ was kicked, instead search your library for two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield, then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Prison Barricade: + Text(IN+errata): 1/3, Defender. ; Kicker {1}{W}. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it and with "~this~ can attack as though it didn't have defender." [Oracle 2009/10/11] Probe: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {1}{B}. ; Draw three cards, then discard two cards. ; If ~this~ was kicked, target player discards two cards. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Prohibit: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {2}. ; Counter target spell if its converted mana cost is 2 or less. If ~this~ was kicked, counter that spell if its converted mana cost is 4 or less instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Pyromancer Ascension: + Note - Also see Copying Objects, Rule 706. - - * - * - Q - * - * - - Quest for the Gravelord: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Quest for the Holy Relic: + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. - - * - * - R - * - * - - Rakavolver: + Text(AP+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {1}{W} and/or {U}. ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {1}{W} kicker, it enters the battlefield with two +1/+1 counters on it and with "Whenever ~this~ deals damage, you gain that much life." ; If ~this~ was kicked with its {U} kicker, ~this~ enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it and with flying. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Rampaging Baloths: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Ravaging Riftwurm: + Text(FS+errata): 6/6. ; Kicker {4}. ; Vanishing 2. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with three additional time counters on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Ravenous Trap: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. Rite of Replication: + Note - Also see Copying Objects, Rule 706. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Rohgahh of Kher Keep: + Text(LG+errata): 5/5. ; At the beginning of your upkeep, you may pay {R}{R}{R}. If you don't, tap ~this~ and all creatures named Kobolds of Kher Keep, then an opponent gains control of them. ; Creature you control named Kolbolds of Kher Keep get +2/+2. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Roil Elemental: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Rushing River: + Text(PS+errata): Kicker - Sacrifice a land. ; Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. If ~this~ was kicked, return another target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - S - * - * - - Sadistic Sacrament: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Saproling Infestation: + Text(IN+errata): Whenever a player kicks a spell, you put a 1/1 green Saproling creature token onto the battlefield. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Savage Offensive: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {G}. ; Creatures you control gain first strike until end of turn. If ~this~ was kicked, they get +1/+1 until end of turn. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Savage Silhouette: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Scorching Lava: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {R}. ; ~this~ deals 2 damage to target creature or player. If ~this~ is kicked, that creature can't be regenerated this turn and if it would be put into a graveyard this turn, exile it instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Scythe Tiger: + Note - Also see Shroud, Rule 702.16. Shadowbane: + Text(MI+errata): The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you and/or creatures you control this turn, prevent that damage. If damage from a black source is prevented this way, you gain that much life. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Shepherd of the Lost: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 702.7. + Note - Also see Vigilance, Rule 702.18. Shining Shoal: + Text(BK+errata): You may exile a white card with converted mana cost X from your hand rather than pay ~this~'s mana cost. ; The next X damage that a source of your choice would deal to you and/or creatures you control this turn is dealt to target creature or player instead. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Shivan Emissary: + Text(IN+errata): 1/1. ; Kicker {1}{B}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Shoal Serpent: + Note - Also see Defender, Rule 702.3. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Skizzik: + Text(IN+errata): 5/3, Trample, Haste. ; Kicker {R}. ; At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice ~this~ unless it was kicked. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Slaughter Cry: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 702.7. Sorin Markov: + Note - Also see Loyalty, Rule G12.22. + Note - Also see Planeswalkers, Rule 306. Soul Stair Expedition: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Sphinx of Jwar Isle: + Note - Also see Shroud, Rule 702.16. Sphinx of Lost Truths: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Spidersilk Net: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. + Note - Also see Reach, Rule 702.15. Spoils of Victory: + Text(P3+errata): Search your library for a Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, or Forest and put that card onto the battlefield. Then shuffle your library. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Spreading Seas: + Note - Also see Aura, Rule G1.31. Stangg: + Text(CH+errata): 3/4. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, put a legendary 3/4 red and green Human Warrior creature token named Stang Twin onto the battlefield. When ~this~ leaves the battlefield, exile that token. When that token leaves the battlefield, sacrifice ~this~. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Steppe Lynx: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Stormscape Battlemage: + Text(PS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {W} and/or {2}{B}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {W} kicker, you gain 3 life. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {2}{B} kicker, destroy target nonblack creature. That creature can't be regenerated. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Strength of Night: + Text(AP+errata): Kicker {B}. ; Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. If ~this~ was kicked, Zombie creatures you control get an additional +2/+2 until end of turn. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Summoner's Bane: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. Sunspring Expedition: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Surrakar Marauder: + Note - Also see Intimidate, Rule 702.11. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. - - * - * - T - * - * - - The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale: + Text(LG+errata): All creatures have "At the beginning of your upkeep, destroy this creature unless you pay {1}." [Oracle 2009/10/11] Tanglesap: + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Tempest Owl: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Terra Stomper: + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Territorial Baloth: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Thicket Elemental: + Text(IN+errata): 4/4. ; Kicker {1}{G}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, you may reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. If you do, put that card onto the battlefield and shuffle all other cards revealed this way into your library. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Thornscape Battlemage: + Text(TS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {R} and/or {W}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {R} kicker, it deals 2 damage to target creature or player. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {W} kicker, destroy target artifact. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Thunderscape Battlemage: + Text(PS+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {1}{B} and/or {G}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {1}{B} kicker, target player discards two cards. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked with its {G} kicker, destroy target enchantment. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Tolarian Emissary: + Text(IN+errata): 1/2, Flying. ; Kicker {1}{W}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, destroy target enchantment. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Torch Slinger: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Trailblazer's Boots: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 702.12. Trusty Machete: + Note - Also see Equip, Rule 702.6. + Note - Also see Equipment, Rule G5.17. Tuktuk Grunts: + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. Turntimber Basilisk: + Note - Also see Deathtouch, Rule 702.2. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. Turntimber Ranger: + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. - - * - * - U - * - * - - Unstable Footing: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Urborg Emissary: + Text(IN+errata): 3/1. ; Kicker {1}{U}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, return target permanent to its owner's hand. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Urborg Skeleton: + Text(IN+errata): 0/1. ; Kicker {3}. ; {B}: Regenerate ~this~. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with a +1/+1 counter on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Urza's Rage: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {8}{R}. ; ~this~ can't be countered by spells or abilities. ; ~this~ deals 3 damage to target creature or player. If ~this~ was kicked, instead ~this~ deals 10 damage to that creature or player and the damage can't be prevented. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - V - * - * - - Vampire Hexmage: + Note - Also see First Strike, Rule 702.7. Vampire Nighthawk: + Note - Also see Deathtouch, Rule 702.2. + Note - Also see Lifelink, Rule 702.13. Vampire's Bite: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. + Note - Also see Lifelink, Rule 702.13. Verdeloth the Ancient: + Text(TS+errata): 4/7. ; Kicker {X}. ; Other Treefolk creatures and Saproling creatures get +1/+1. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, put X 1/1 green Saproling creature tokens onto the battlefield. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Verduran Emissary: + Text(IN+errata): 2/3. ; Kicker {1}{R}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Vigorous Charge: + Text(IN+errata): Kicker {W}. ; Target creature gains trample until end of turn. Whenever that creature deals combat damage this turn, if ~this~ was kicked, you gain life equal to that damage. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Vines of Vastwood: + Note - Also see Kicker, Rule 702.30. Vodalian Serpent: + Text(IN+errata): 2/2. ; Kicker {2}. ; ~this~ can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. ; If ~this~ was kicked, it enters the battlefield with four +1/+1 counters on it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Voodoo Doll: + Text(CH+errata): At the beginning of your upkeep, put a pin counter on ~this~. ; At the beginning of your end step, if ~this~ is untapped, it deals damage to you equal to the number of pin counters on it. If ~this~ deals damage to you this way, destroy it. ; {X}{X},{Tap}: ~this~ deals X damage to target creature or player. X is the number of pin counters on ~this~. [Oracle 2009/10/11] - - * - * - W - * - * - - Warren Instigator: + Note - Also see Double Strike, Rule 702.4. Waterspout Elemental: + Text(PS+errata): 3/4, Flying. ; Kicker {U}. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, if it was kicked, return all other creatures to their owners' hands and you skip your next turn. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Wei Assassins: + Text(P3+errata): 3/2. ; When ~this~ enters the battlefield, target opponent chooses a creature he or she controls. Destroy it. [Oracle 2009/10/11] Windrider Eel: + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. - - * - * - X - * - * - - - - * - * - Y - * - * - - - - * - * - Z - * - * - - Zektar Shrine Expedition: + Note - Also see Exile, Rule 406. + Note - Also see Haste, Rule 702.10. + Note - Also see Landfall, Rule 717.9. + Note - Also see Token Creatures, Rule 110.5. + Note - Also see Trample, Rule 702.17. Zendikar Farguide: + Note - Also see Landwalk, Rule 702.12. 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. 10= Tenth Edition. AL= Alliances. AN= Arabian Nights. AP= Apocalypse. AQ= Antiquities. AR= Alara Reborn. AT= Anthologies. BD= Beatdown. BK= Betrayers of Kamigawa. BR= Battle Royale. CF= Conflux. CH= Chronicles. CK= Champions of Kamigawa. CS= Cold Snap. DI= Dissension. DK= The Dark. DS= Darksteel. ET= Eventide. EX= Exodus. FD= Fifth Dawn. FE= Fallen Empires. FS= Future Sight. GP= Guildpact. HL= Homelands. IA= Ice Age. IN= Invasion. JU= Judgment. LE= Legions. LG= Legends. LO= Lorwyn. M10= Magic 2010. MI= Mirage. MM= Mercadian Masques. MR= Mirrodin. NE= Nemesis. MT= Morningtide. 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). PC= Planar Chaos. PS= Planeshift. PT= Portal. PY= Prophecy. RA= Ravnica. S2= Starter 2000 (deck and sampler pack). SA= Shards of Alara. SC= Scourge. SH= Stronghold. SK= Saviors of Kamigawa. SM= Shadowmoor. ST= Starter. TE= Tempest. TO= Torment. TS= Timeshift. 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, S= Timeshifted. 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. An "S" following a letter indicates that it is a Timeshifted card of that rarity. Note that on some expansions, the rarity schemes were complex and those complexities are not described here. 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