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Public Execution
Instant
Destroy target creature an opponent controls. Each other creature that player controls gets -2/-0 until end of turn.
Though the executioner did not speak, the villagers got the message.
Rulings (3)
If the target creature regenerates or has indestructible, each other creature controlled by that creature's controller will still get -2/-0.
Jul 1, 2013
Only creatures controlled by the player when Public Execution resolves will get -2/-0. Creatures that enter under that player's control or that the player gains control of later in the turn are unaffected.
Jul 1, 2012
Public Execution targets only the creature it destroys. If that creature is an illegal target when Public Execution tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No creature will get -2/-0.
Jul 1, 2012
Legality
Formats by platform
Commander
Competitive
Community & retro
Printings (3)
M13#105$0.11
Magic 2013
PLST#M13-105$0.15
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