Public Execution
~$0.10 low · ~$0.22 high
Black. Instant
Conspiracy: Take the Crown #145 · Illustrated by Anthony Palumbo
Conspiracy: Take the Crown #145 · Illustrated by Anthony PalumboWhat is Public Execution worth?
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Oracle text
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.
Format legality
All 3 printings of Public Execution
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #M13-105· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.12 | uncommon | $0.13 | No foil printing | €0.12 | |
 Conspiracy: Take the Crown cn2 #145· 2016uncommon· Cardmarket €0.03 · €0.22 foil | uncommon | $0.22 | $0.20 | €0.03€0.22 foil | |
 Magic 2013 m13 #105· 2012uncommon· Cardmarket €0.08 · €0.23 foil | uncommon | $0.10 | $0.20 | €0.08€0.23 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2012
- Printings
- 3
- Mana value
- 6
- EDHREC rank
- #28,483 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Anthony Palumbo
Rulings (3)
2012-07-01
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.
2012-07-01
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.
2013-07-01
If the target creature regenerates or has indestructible, each other creature controlled by that creature's controller will still get -2/-0.
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