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    Kozilek, Butcher of Truth

    Legendary Creature — Eldrazi

    Kozilek, Butcher of Truth

    Illustrated by Michael Komarck

    EDHREC Rank #1,120
    When you cast this spell, draw four cards. Annihilator 4 (Whenever this creature attacks, defending player sacrifices four permanents of their choice.) When Kozilek is put into a graveyard from anywhere, its owner shuffles their graveyard into their library.

    Rulings (3)

    Kozilek's first ability triggers as you cast it, and that ability resolves before the spell itself. It resolves even if the spell is countered.

    Dec 7, 2018

    Annihilator abilities trigger and resolve during the declare attackers step. The defending player chooses and sacrifices the required number of permanents before they declare blockers. Any creatures sacrificed this way won't be able to block.

    Jun 15, 2010

    If a creature with annihilator is attacking a planeswalker, and the defending player chooses to sacrifice that planeswalker, the attacking creature continues to attack. It may be blocked. If it isn't blocked, it simply won't deal combat damage to anything.

    Jun 15, 2010

    Legality

    Formats by platform

    Commander

    Competitive

    Community & retro

    Printings (10)

    Kozilek, Butcher of Truth — Double Masters 2022
    2X2#2$46.24
    Double Masters 2022
    Kozilek, Butcher of Truth — Magic Online Promos
    PRM#102349
    Magic Online Promos