MScore: 7.7/10

Inevitable Defeat

{1} {R} {W} {B}

Instantrare

This spell can't be countered.

Exile target nonland permanent. Its controller loses 3 life and you gain 3 life.

"We came seeking a challenge. It seems we must continue searching." —Zurgo, khan of the Mardu

Illustrated by Cristi Balanescu · Tarkir: Dragonstorm · #194

Rulings for Inevitable Defeat

2025-04-04
If the target permanent is an illegal target as Inevitable Defeat tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will gain or lose life.

All Printings

Tarkir: Dragonstorm#1942025rare Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos#194p2025rare Tarkir: Dragonstorm#3602025rare Tarkir: Dragonstorm Promos#194s2025rare

Format Legality

Duellegal

Brawllegal

Pennylegal

Predhnot legal

Futurelegal

Legacylegal

Modernlegal

Paupernot legal

Alchemylegal

Pioneerlegal

Vintagelegal

Historiclegal

Standardlegal

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