Mercy Killing (231)
SHM · Shadowmoor · uncommon
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 3.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | G, W |
| EDHREC rank | 15520 |
Target creature's controller sacrifices it, then creates X 1/1 green and white Elf Warrior creature tokens, where X is that creature's power.
"We will give you the peace you seek, though you may not yet know you seek it."
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $1.14 | $9.03 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.20 | $3.79 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.45 | $2.09 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.49 | $8.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-24 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2013-07-01: You target the creature that will be sacrificed when you cast Mercy Killing, then its controller (who may or may not be you) sacrifices it when Mercy Killing resolves. Because this is a sacrifice, neither regeneration nor indestructible will save the creature.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 人道杀害 |
| French | Euthanasie |
| German | Gnadentod |
| Italian | Uccisione Misericordiosa |
| Japanese | 安楽死 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Assassinato por Misericórdia |
| Russian | Убийство из Сострадания |
| Spanish | Muerte piadosa |