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Hecatomb
5ED · Fifth Edition #167 · Rare · released 1997-03-24
{1}{B}{B}
Enchantment
When this enchantment enters, sacrifice this enchantment unless you sacrifice four creatures.
Tap an untapped Swamp you control: This enchantment deals 1 damage to any target.
Hecatomb is a rare black enchantment from Fifth Edition (1997). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1995 to 2007. Recent market prices range from $0.54 to $1.42 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.54
Format legality
Where you can play Hecatomb in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.54 to $1.42 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Fifth Edition at $0.54.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 130 | Rare | $1.42 | — |
| Fifth Edition This page | 167 | Rare | $0.54 | — |
| Classic Sixth Edition | 136 | Rare | $0.57 | — |
| Masters Edition | 71 | Rare | — | — |
More from Fifth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-10-04If you have less than 4 creatures, you do not partially sacrifice. You pay 4 creatures or none.
- 2004-10-04The sacrifice is done as a triggered ability just after it enters. It is not done on casting.
- 2004-10-04You choose whether to sacrifice creatures or not on resolution. If not, then you sacrifice Hecatomb. You can choose to not sacrifice creatures if you no longer control this card on resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hecatomb legal in Commander?
Yes — Hecatomb is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Hecatomb legal in?
Hecatomb is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Hecatomb been printed?
Hecatomb has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 1995 to 2007.
What is the cheapest printing of Hecatomb?
The cheapest printing is Fifth Edition (#167) at about $0.54.
Who illustrated Hecatomb?
This printing of Hecatomb was illustrated by George Pratt.