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    Grievous Wound

    Enchantment — Aura

    Grievous Wound

    Illustrated by Martina Fačková

    EDHREC Rank #3,273
    Enchant player Enchanted player can't gain life. Whenever enchanted player is dealt damage, they lose half their life, rounded up.

    Vicky was so tired. The pain began to fade. "You were so brave," said her grandmother's voice from somewhere far away. "But it's time to rest now."

    Rulings (4)

    Grievous Wound's last ability triggers and resolves after the damage is dealt. For example, if the enchanted player has 10 life and is dealt 1 damage, that damage will reduce their life total to 9. Then Grievous Wound's ability will cause that player to lose 5 life, leaving their life total at 4.

    Sep 20, 2024

    Spells and abilities that cause the enchanted player to gain life still resolve while Grievous Wound is on the battlefield. The enchanted player won't gain life, but any other effects of that spell or ability will still happen.

    Sep 20, 2024

    Grievous Wound's last ability triggers only once whenever enchanted player is dealt combat damage, no matter how many creatures deal combat damage to them at the same time.

    Sep 20, 2024

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    Formats by platform

    Commander

    Competitive

    Digital

    Community & retro

    Printings (5)

    Grievous Wound — Duskmourn: House of Horror
    DSK#102$0.56
    Duskmourn: House of Horror
    Grievous Wound — Duskmourn: House of Horror
    DSK#375$1.01
    Duskmourn: House of Horror