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Public Execution
Instant
uncommon
Destroy target creature an opponent controls. Each other creature that player controls gets -2/-0 until end of turn.
Semantic Tags
Specifically removes creatures — destroy, exile, damage, or -X/-X.
Specifically removes creatures — destroy, exile, damage, or -X/-X.
Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.
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Printings (3)
| Set | Rarity | TCGplayer | Card Kingdom | Cardmarket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The List#M13-105 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Conspiracy: Take the Crown#145 | uncommon | · | · | · |
| Magic 2013#105 | uncommon | · | · | · |
Rulings
Public Execution targets only the creature it destroys. If that creature is an illegal target when Public Execution tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. No creature will get -2/-0.
Only creatures controlled by the player when Public Execution resolves will get -2/-0. Creatures that enter under that player's control or that the player gains control of later in the turn are unaffected.
If the target creature regenerates or has indestructible, each other creature controlled by that creature's controller will still get -2/-0.