Mercy Killing

set	min	mtgo
-	€ 1.70	0.03 tix

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Name	Mercy Killing
Type	Instant
Description	Target creature's controller sacrifices it, then creates X 1/1 green and white Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is that creature's power.
Flavor	"We will give you the peace you seek, though you may not yet know you seek it."
Artist	Dave Kendall
Set	Shadowmoor #231
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Mercy Killing

Mercy Killing, Instant, designed by Dave Kendall first released in May, 2008 in the set Shadowmoor. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of € 1.70.

This card, Mercy Killing, would be a great addition to a token-based deck that focuses on generating multiple creature tokens. It provides a way to remove a threatening creature from the opponent's side while simultaneously creating a potentially large number of Elf Warrior tokens based on the power of that creature. However, in terms of efficiency and versatility, cards like Path to Exile or Swords to Plowshares may be considered better options for creature removal in many situations, as they exile or exile and gain life, respectively. While Mercy Killing has its niche uses, it may not see widespread play in competitive Magic: the Gathering decks.

Rules

07/01/13

You target the creature that will be sacrificed when you cast Mercy Killing, then its controller (who may or may not be you) sacrifices it when Mercy Killing resolves. Because this is a sacrifice, neither regeneration nor indestructible will save the creature.

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