Bitterblossom

Tribal Enchantment — Faerie, 1B (2)

At the beginning of your upkeep, you lose 1 life and put a 1/1 black Faerie Rogue creature token with flying onto the battlefield.

In Lorwyn's brief evenings, the sun pauses at the horizon long enough for a certain species of violet to bloom with the fragrance of mischief.

Illus. Rebecca Guay

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 4/1/2008: The effect is mandatory. You'll lose 1 life even if you have only 1 life left.
• 4/1/2008: The life loss isn't a payment. You'll get a token even if you had 0 life (and other effect is stopping you from losing the game).

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander
• Banned in Modern