Artifact
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player returns a permanent they control to its owner's hand unless they pay 2 life.
In an age of war, time is measured not by sand but by blood.Blood Clock
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A player with less than 2 life can’t pay 2 life and must return a permanent.
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The choice of which permanent to return or whether to pay life is made as the triggered ability resolves.
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A player who controls no permanents doesn’t need to pay 2 life (although that player can choose to do so).
Format legality
Legality follows the dated Scryfall catalog snapshot.
For draft and prerelease, check the event’s release and rules. Missing statuses stay unavailable.
Official Magic rules| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Standard | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Comp. Brawl | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Duel | Legal |
For draft and prerelease, check the event’s release and rules.
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