Hell to Pay
| Name | Hell to Pay |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Description | Hell to Pay deals X damage to target creature. Create a number of tapped Treasure tokens equal to the amount of excess damage dealt to that creature this way. |
| Flavor | Noch Jahre später konnten glückliche Entdecker, die auf die Höhle stießen, Goldfragmente aus den Felswänden meißeln. |
| Artist | Liiga Smilshkalne |
| Set | Outlaws of Thunder Junction Promos #126p |
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About Hell to Pay
Hell to Pay, Sorcery, designed by Liiga Smilshkalne first released in February 2024 in the set Outlaws of Thunder Junction and was printed exactly in 5 different ways. It see play in 1 format: Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 0.41.
Hell to Pay could be beneficial in a red burn deck that focuses on dealing direct damage to creatures and generating additional resources through Treasure tokens. However, there are more efficient options like Lightning Bolt or Searing Blaze that offer immediate removal without the need for excess damage to be dealt. Overall, Hell to Pay may not see much play in competitive Magic: The Gathering decks due to its higher cost and conditional effectiveness compared to other removal spells.
Rules
04/12/2024
Excess damage has been dealt to a creature if the damage dealt to it is greater than lethal damage. Usually, this means damage greater than its toughness, although damage already marked on the creature is taken into account.
04/12/2024
In some unusual cases, Hell to Pay may have deathtouch. Even 1 damage dealt to a creature from a source with deathtouch is considered lethal damage, so any amount greater than that will cause excess damage to be dealt, even if the total amount of damage isn’t greater than the creature’s toughness.
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Frequently asked questions about Hell to Pay
What type of card is Hell to Pay?
Hell to Pay is a Sorcery card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Hell to Pay?
Hell to Pay deals X damage to target creature. Create a number of tapped Treasure tokens equal to the amount of excess damage dealt to that creature this way.
What is the price of Hell to Pay?
Hell to Pay currently starts at $ 0.41. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Hell to Pay?
Hell to Pay was first released in the set Outlaws of Thunder Junction, illustrated by Liiga Smilshkalne.
What is the legality of Hell to Pay?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Hell to Pay can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What are the competitive formats of Hell to Pay?
Hell to Pay sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.