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Artifact, 2 (2)

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have five or more cards in hand, Thumbscrews deals 1 damage to target opponent.

"We will start small, I think."
—Volrath

Illus. Charles Gillespie

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

  • 10/4/2004: It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep, and if you have 4 or fewer cards in hand it will not trigger. It checks again when it resolves and will not deal damage unless you still have 5 or more cards in hand.
  • Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
  • Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
  • Legal in Classic (MTGO)
  • Legal in Commander
 Printings:
#302 (Charles Gillespie)

Editions:
English Tempest (Rare)

Languages:
German Daumenschrauben
French Poucettes
Italian Schiacciapollici
Spanish Empulgueras
Portuguese Esmaga Dedos


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