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Killing Wave
PLST · The List #INR-121 · Uncommon · released 2026-11-09
{X}{B}
Sorcery
For each creature, its controller sacrifices it unless they pay X life.
"Try again in the next life, darling."
Killing Wave is an uncommon black sorcery from The List (2026). It has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2012 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.36 to $9.76 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Killing Wave in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.36 to $9.76 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Innistrad Remastered at $0.36.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avacyn Restored Promos | 111 | Rare | — | $9.76 |
| Avacyn Restored | 111 | Rare | $0.52 | $5.00 |
| Magic Online Promos | 44319 | Rare | — | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 386 | Uncommon | $0.36 | $0.82 |
| Innistrad Remastered | 121 | Uncommon | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| The List This page | INR-121 | Uncommon | — | — |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2012-05-01First, the active player chooses whether to pay X life for each creature they control. Then each other player in turn order chooses for their creatures. Then each player pays life and sacrifices creatures at the same time. Players will know the decisions of players who chose before them.
- 2012-05-01A player may choose to pay life for some creatures and sacrifice the rest. It’s not an all-or-nothing decision.
- 2012-05-01You can’t pay more life than you have.
- 2012-05-01If you can’t sacrifice a creature (perhaps because of Sigarda, Host of Herons), you can choose not to pay life and nothing will happen.
Frequently asked questions
Is Killing Wave legal in Commander?
Yes — Killing Wave is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Killing Wave legal in?
Killing Wave is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Killing Wave been printed?
Killing Wave has been printed 6 times across 5 sets, from 2012 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Killing Wave?
The cheapest printing is Innistrad Remastered (#386) at about $0.36.
Who illustrated Killing Wave?
This printing of Killing Wave was illustrated by John Stanko.