Excruciator (Ravnica: City of Guilds #121)

Excruciator {6}{R}{R}

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Damage that would be dealt by this creature can’t be prevented.

“Though used as a piercing weapon, the tusk is more akin to a stinger, spreading pain instantly throughout the body of its victim. This specimen deserves further study.”
—Simic research notes

7/7

Illustrated by Paolo Parente

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Historic
Modern
Brawl
Legacy
Timeless
Vintage
Pauper
Commander
Penny
Oathbreaker
Notes and Rules Information for Excruciator:
  • An effect may redirect Excruciator’s damage. (2005-10-01)
  • Excruciator can deal damage to creatures with protection from red. (It can’t block creatures with protection from red, though.) (2005-10-01)
  • Damage prevention shields that would prevent this damage aren’t used up and they stick around for the next time something would deal damage. (2005-10-01)
  • A creature dealt lethal damage by Excruciator can be regenerated. (2005-10-01)
  • Replacement effects that don’t use the word “prevent” can replace Excruciator’s damage with something else. See Phytohydra and Szadek, Lord of Secrets, for example. (2005-10-01)