Burning of Xinye

Sorcery, 4RR (6)
You destroy four lands you control, then target opponent destroys four lands he or she controls. Then Burning of Xinye deals 4 damage to each creature.¹
Illus. Yang Hong

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 10/1/2009: Burning of Xinye targets only an opponent. If that player is an illegal target by the time Burning of Xinye resolves, the entire spell is countered.
• 10/1/2009: The lands that will be destroyed aren't chosen until Burning of Xinye resolves.
• 10/1/2009: As Burning of Xinye resolves, first you destroy four lands you control (all at the same time), then the targeted opponent destroys four lands he or she controls (all at the same time). That player chooses which of his or her lands to destroy. Neither of you can choose to destroy an indestructible land.
• 10/1/2009: A land with a regeneration shield on it will regenerate from Burning of Xinye's destruction effect. However, the spell or ability that creates that shield must be cast or activated before Burning of Xinye starts to resolve.
• 10/1/2009: In a multiplayer game, only lands controlled by two players (you and the targeted opponent) are destroyed. However, Burning of Xinye will deal 4 damage to each creature, even those controlled by other players.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard, MTGO Classic
Printings (2/4)	Portal Three Kingdoms (Rare) MTGO Masters Edition III (Rare)