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Scalding Tongs

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Artifact

Tempest·tmp #307·Rare·1997·Art by Randy Gallegos
StandardNot Legal
ModernNot Legal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Scalding Tongs
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Oracle Text

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.

"This has nothing to do with what you know and everything to do with what I wish." —Volrath

Print Details

Set
Tempest (TMP)
Number
#307
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Randy Gallegos
Frame
1997
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil
USD
$0.48
EUR
€0.71
MTGO Tix
0.27

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernNot Legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/4/2004·wotc

It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep and does not trigger at all if you have more than three. It checks again on resolution and does not deal damage unless you still have 3 or fewer cards.

10/4/2004·wotc

You target one opposing player each time the ability triggers.

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