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Hidetsugu's Second Rite

Card Name

Hidetsugu's Second Rite

Mana Cost

3

Type

Instant

Rarity

Uncommon

rules Text

If target player has exactly 10 life, Hidetsugu's Second Rite deals 10 damage to that player.

Flavor Text

Once a mortal ogre, Hidetsugu devoured his demonic patron and transcended mortality in a fit of rage.

Legal Formats

Alchemy, Brawl, Commander, Historic, Legacy, Modern, Pioneer, Standard, Vintage

Not Legal Formats

Pauper

Banned Formats

Explorer

Rulings

(11/8/2024)
Since the player's life total is checked only as the spell resolves, you can cast Hidetsugu's Second Rite targeting any player, regardless of life total. If the player isn't at 10 life as Hidetsugu's Second Rite begins resolving, it does nothing and finishes resolving. Note that since having 10 life is not a targeting restriction, the spell isn't removed from the stack for having an illegal target; it just won't do anything.