Mortal Obstinacy (JOU #17)
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Mortal Obstinacy is a common printing from Journey into Nyx (JOU #17), a Enchantment — Aura. Illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.
Card text
Enchant creature you control
Enchanted creature gets +1/+1.
Whenever enchanted creature deals combat damage to a player, you may sacrifice this Aura. If you do, destroy target enchantment.
Details
| Mana cost | {W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment — Aura |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Journey into Nyx (JOU) |
| Collector number | 17 |
| Artist | Slawomir Maniak |
| Released | 2014-05-02 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.23, foil $0.26 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | 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 | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- April 26, 2014 — You decide whether to sacrifice Mortal Obstinacy as its triggered ability resolves. If it's not on the battlefield at that time, you can't sacrifice it and destroy the target enchantment.
- April 26, 2014 — If another player gains control of the enchanted creature, Mortal Obstinacy will be put into its owner's graveyard.
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