Swords to Plowshares

Instant, W (1)
Remove target creature from the game. Its controller gains life equal to its power.¹
"Peace hath her victories No less renownd than war." - John Milton, "To the Lord General Cromwell"
Illus. Jeff A. Menges

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• The controller of the creature may decide to "pump up" the creature before it leaves in order to get more life out of the deal because the total power of the creature (including enchantments and such) is counted on resolution of this spell. [D'Angelo 1994/04/01]
• If the creature has a negative power, the player does not lose life. It acts the same as if it had a power of zero. [Aahz 1994/06/01] See

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy Banned in Extended, Standard
Printings (10/30)	Coldsnap Theme Decks (Special) 2001 FNM Promos (Special) Battle Royale (Special) Anthologies (Special) Ice Age (Uncommon) → View All