Scapegoat (STH #14)
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Scapegoat is a uncommon printing from Stronghold (STH #14), a Instant. Illustrated by Daren Bader.
Card text
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Return any number of target creatures you control to their owner's hand.
"Enjoy your deception, Vuel," Gerrard said as Volrath's features melted from the dead shapeshifter. "I'll count this one as practice."
Details
| Mana cost | {W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Stronghold (STH) |
| Collector number | 14 |
| Artist | Daren Bader |
| Released | 1998-03-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.53 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 15, 2013 — You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
- April 15, 2013 — Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
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