Martyrdom (ALL #10a)
Martyrdom is a common printing from Alliances (ALL #10a), a Instant. Illustrated by Mark Poole.
Card text
Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "{0}: The next 1 damage that would be dealt to target creature, planeswalker, or player this turn is dealt to this creature instead." Only you may activate this ability.
"Martyrs are cheaper than mercenaries, and a far better investment."
—General Varchild
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{W}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Alliances (ALL) |
| Collector number | 10a |
| Artist | Mark Poole |
| Released | 1996-06-10 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.43 (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 | 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 | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — If the target stops being a creature, you can’t redirect damage to it until/unless it becomes a creature again.
- October 4, 2004 — If the target creature is not still on the battlefield when the damage is to be redirected, the damage stays where it is.
- October 4, 2004 — Can be used to redirect damage from that creature to itself. This has no particularly useful effect.