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Hecatomb

Hecatomb

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Fifth Edition

#167 · EN · Rare · 1997-03-24

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Hecatomb

{1}{B}{B}

Enchantment

When this enchantment enters, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice four creatures. Tap an untapped Swamp you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.

Artist: George Pratt

Color identity: B

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Data snapshot 2026-10-22. Not live offers.

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Editions & versions

4 printings across 4 editions. Choose a printing to view its artwork and details.

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Combos using this card

A worthwhile sacrifice

my lands kill your lands

When Swamps can Kill

Format legality
Standardnot legal
Futurenot legal
Historicnot legal
Timelessnot legal
Gladiatornot legal
Pioneernot legal
Modernnot legal
Legacylegal
Paupernot legal
Vintagelegal
Pennynot legal
Commanderlegal
Oathbreakerlegal
Standardbrawlnot legal
Brawlnot legal
Competitivebrawlnot legal
Alchemynot legal
Paupercommandernot legal
Duellegal
Oldschoolnot legal
Premodernlegal
Predhlegal
Tlrlegal
Rulings

2004-10-04 If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.

2004-10-04 The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.

2004-10-04 You choose whether to sacrifice creatures or not on resolution. If not, then you sacrifice Hecatomb. You can choose to not sacrifice creatures if you no longer control this card on resolution.

Current Oracle text is shown for every printing.