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Vicious Shadows

{6}{R}

Enchantment

Shards of Alara·ala #119·Rare·2008·Art by Joshua Hagler
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Vicious Shadows
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Oracle Text

Whenever a creature dies, you may have this enchantment deal damage to target player equal to the number of cards in that player's hand.

"Thrashes of the ancient past still linger in spirit and shadow, desperate to sink their claws into our souls." —Rakka Mar

Print Details

Set
Shards of Alara (ALA)
Number
#119
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Joshua Hagler
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$1.90
USD Foil
$6.23
EUR
€1.07
EUR Foil
€3.86
MTGO Tix
0.02

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/1/2008·wotc

The number of cards in the targeted opponent’s hand is checked only when the ability resolves.

10/1/2008·wotc

The player you target doesn’t have to be the controller of the creature that was put into a graveyard.

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