Blood Clock

Saviors of Kamigawa (SOK) #153 · Rare · Artifact

Mana cost: {4}

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand unless they pay 2 life.

In an age of war, time is measured not by sand but by blood.

Illustrated by Keith Garletts · Released June 3, 2005

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $1.03 USD (33.8%) to $2.02 USD; low $2.02 USD, high $3.55 USD.

Printings

  1. The List #SOK-153 (PLST) · Rare · 2021 · $1.45 USD
  2. Saviors of Kamigawa #153 (this printing) · Rare · 2005 · $2.02 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2005-06-01 · wotc — A player with less than 2 life can’t pay 2 life and must return a permanent.
  2. 2005-06-01 · wotc — The choice of which permanent to return or whether to pay life is made as the triggered ability resolves.
  3. 2005-06-01 · wotc — A player who controls no permanents doesn’t need to pay 2 life (although that player can choose to do so).

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