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Retribution of the Ancients

{B}

Enchantment

Khans of Tarkir·ktk #85·Rare·2014·Art by Svetlin Velinov
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Retribution of the Ancients
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Oracle Text

{B}, Remove X +1/+1 counters from among creatures you control: Target creature gets -X/-X until end of turn.

Abzan ancestors died to protect their Houses, and they protect them still.

Print Details

Set
Khans of Tarkir (KTK)
Number
#85
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Svetlin Velinov
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.53
USD Foil
$2.94
EUR
€0.57
EUR Foil
€1.06
MTGO Tix
0.02

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

9/20/2014·wotc

Once you announce that you are activating the ability of Retribution of the Ancients, no player may take any actions before you pay its costs. Notably, opponents can’t try to remove a creature with counters on it to stop you from paying.

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