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Blood Clock
Artifact
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.
Rulings (3)
A player who controls no permanents doesn’t need to pay 2 life (although that player can choose to do so).
Jun 1, 2005
The choice of which permanent to return or whether to pay life is made as the triggered ability resolves.
Jun 1, 2005
A player with less than 2 life can’t pay 2 life and must return a permanent.
Jun 1, 2005
Legality
Formats by platform
Commander
Competitive
Community & retro
Printings (2)
SOK#153$3.55
Saviors of Kamigawa
PLST#SOK-153$1.41
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