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Pox
5ED · Fifth Edition #189 · Rare · released 1997-03-24
{B}{B}{B}
Sorcery
Each player loses a third of their life, then discards a third of the cards in their hand, then sacrifices a third of the creatures they control of their choice, then sacrifices a third of the lands they control of their choice. Round up each time.
Pox is a rare black sorcery from Fifth Edition (1997). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1995 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $1.33 to $14.67 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$6.25
Format legality
Where you can play Pox 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 (5)
Prices range from $1.33 to $14.67 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Mystery Booster 2 at $1.33.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 158 | Rare | $7.96 | — |
| Fifth Edition This page | 189 | Rare | $6.34 | — |
| Oversized League Prizes | 63 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition | 82 | Rare | — | — |
| Mystery Booster 2 | 185 | Rare | $1.33 | $14.67 |
More from Fifth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2007-09-16The losses, discards, and sacrifices are rounded up. For example, if you have 5 life, you'll lose 2 life, leaving you at 3 life. (Five divided by three is one and two-thirds. Rounding that up to the nearest whole number gives you two.)
- 2007-09-16Each part of Pox's effect is processed separately. For each part, first the player whose turn it is makes all necessary choices (such as which cards to discard), then each other player in turn order chooses, then the actions happen at the same time. Then Pox's effect moves to the next stage.
- 2007-09-16The number you need to lose, discard, or sacrifice isn't calculated until it's time to perform that part of the effect. For example, if your opponent casts Pox and you discard Dodecapod as part of Pox's discard effect, Dodecapod will be put onto the battlefield instead of into your graveyard. Then, when determining how many creatures you need to sacrifice, the Dodecapod is taken into account.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pox legal in Commander?
Yes — Pox is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Pox legal in?
Pox is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Pox been printed?
Pox has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1995 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Pox?
The cheapest printing is Mystery Booster 2 (#185) at about $1.33.
Who illustrated Pox?
This printing of Pox was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.