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Martyrdom
ALL · Alliances #10a · Common · released 1996-06-10
{1}{W}{W}
Instant
Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "{0}: The next 1 damage that would be dealt to target creature, planeswalker, or player this turn is dealt to this creature instead." Only you may activate this ability.
"Martyrs are cheaper than mercenaries, and a far better investment."
—General Varchild
Martyrdom is a common white instant from Alliances (1996). It has been printed 2 times across 1 set. Recent market prices range from $0.32 to $0.43 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.42
Format legality
Where you can play Martyrdom in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.32 to $0.43 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Alliances at $0.32.
More from Alliances
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2004-10-04If the target stops being a creature, you can’t redirect damage to it until/unless it becomes a creature again.
- 2004-10-04If the target creature is not still on the battlefield when the damage is to be redirected, the damage stays where it is.
- 2004-10-04Can be used to redirect damage from that creature to itself. This has no particularly useful effect.
Frequently asked questions
Is Martyrdom legal in Commander?
Yes — Martyrdom is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Martyrdom legal in?
Martyrdom is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Martyrdom been printed?
Martyrdom has been printed 2 times across 1 set.
What is the cheapest printing of Martyrdom?
The cheapest printing is Alliances (#10b) at about $0.32.
Who illustrated Martyrdom?
This printing of Martyrdom was illustrated by Mark Poole.