Merciless Resolve
~$0.08 low · ~$0.24 high
Black. Instant
Shadows over Innistrad #123 · Illustrated by Chase Stone
Shadows over Innistrad #123 · Illustrated by Chase StoneWhat is Merciless Resolve worth?
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Oracle text
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature or land.
Draw two cards.
"You sought to anger me, Nahiri. Soon you will see how well you have succeeded."
Format legality
All 2 printings of Merciless Resolve
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #SOI-123· 2019common· Cardmarket €0.12 | common | $0.21 | No foil printing | €0.12 | |
 Shadows over Innistrad soi #123· 2016common· Cardmarket €0.05 · €0.33 foil | common | $0.08 | $0.24 | €0.05€0.33 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2016
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 3
- EDHREC rank
- #19,154 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Chase Stone
Rulings (2)
2016-04-08
You must sacrifice exactly one creature or land to cast Merciless Resolve. You can’t cast it without sacrificing a permanent, and you can’t sacrifice additional permanents.
2016-04-08
Players can respond to this spell only after it’s been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature or land you sacrificed to stop you from casting this spell or to make you sacrifice a different one.
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