Black Vise (Masters Edition III #191)

Black Vise {1}

Artifact

As this artifact enters, choose an opponent.

At the beginning of the chosen player’s upkeep, this artifact deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of cards in their hand minus 4.

Illustrated by Richard Thomas

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Historic
Modern
Brawl
Legacy
Timeless
Vintage
Pauper
Commander
Penny
Oathbreaker
Notes and Rules Information for Black Vise:
  • You choose one opposing player as it enters and it only affects that one player. This choice is not changed even if Black Vise changes controllers. It becomes useless but stays on the battlefield if that player leaves the game. (2004-10-04)
  • If the chosen player has four or fewer cards in their hand as Black Vise's ability resolves, the ability just won't do anything that turn. (2009-10-01)