Scalding Tongs

At the beginning of your upkeep, if you have three or fewer cards in hand, this artifact deals 1 damage to target opponent or planeswalker.

CMC

Set

Rarity

rare

Price

$0.45

FORMATS

CommanderLEGAL

Brawl (Historic)NOT LEGAL

StandardNOT LEGAL

ModernNOT LEGAL

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Comments & Rulings · 2

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Wizards of the Coast2004-10-04 · official ruling
It checks the number of cards in your hand at the beginning of upkeep and does not trigger at all if you have more than three. It checks again on resolution and does not deal damage unless you still have 3 or fewer cards.
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Wizards of the Coast2004-10-04 · official ruling
You target one opposing player each time the ability triggers.