MScore: 8.7/10

Pestilence

{2} {B} {B}

Enchantmentuncommon

At the beginning of the end step, if no creatures are on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.

{B} : This enchantment deals 1 damage to each creature and each player.

Illustrated by Kev Walker · Classic Sixth Edition · #149

Rulings for Pestilence

2011-06-01
Note that "until end of turn" effects wear off after "at the beginning of the end step" triggered abilities, so an artifact that animates until end of turn can keep this on the battlefield.

2011-06-01
It will stay on the battlefield if there is a creature that is put into the graveyard during the end step. This is because this ability will not trigger at all if there is at least one creature on the battlefield as the end step begins.

2004-10-04
Each activation is considered a new damage effect. An activation can only be 1 point of damage.

All Printings

30th Anniversary Edition#4142022common 30th Anniversary Edition#1172022common The List#USG-1472019common Battle Royale Box Set#491999uncommon Classic Sixth Edition#1491999uncommon Urza's Saga

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawlnot legal

Pennynot legal

Predhlegal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernnot legal

Pauperlegal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historicnot legal

Standardnot legal

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