Hecatomb

Classic Sixth Edition (6ED) #136 · Rare · Enchantment

Mana cost: {1}{B}{B}

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.

Illustrated by George Pratt · Released April 21, 1999

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.02 USD (3.3%) to $0.58 USD; low $0.55 USD, high $0.60 USD.

Printings

  1. Masters Edition #71 (ME1) · Rare · 2007
  2. Classic Sixth Edition #136 (this printing) · Rare · 1999 · $0.58 USD
  3. Fifth Edition #167 (5ED) · Rare · 1997 · $0.54 USD
  4. Ice Age #130 (ICE) · Rare · 1995 · $1.42 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2004-10-04 · wotc — If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.
  2. 2004-10-04 · wotc — The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.
  3. 2004-10-04 · wotc — 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.

All cards in Classic Sixth Edition (6ED)