Ritual of the Machine [Alliances]Set: Alliances Type: Sorcery Rarity: Rare Cost: {2}{B}{B} As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Gain control of target nonartifact, nonblack creature. "Rumors persist of dark deeds performed in the depths of Soldev. When will Dagsson heed the danger therein?" Sorine Relicbane, Soldevi Heretic

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver: Triumphant Type: Grass Rarity: Holo Rare Retreat cost: Colorless

Whenever Victory's Herald attacks

A fruit must rot before its seed can sprout

Noncreature spells with mana value equal to the chosen number can't be cast

"I'd call that a successful first test

Set: Friday Night Magic 2000 Type: Creature — Human Soldier Rarity: Rare Cost: {3}{W}{W} When Staunch Defenders enters the battlefield

Set: Mirrodin Besieged Type: Artifact Creature — Myr Rarity: Uncommon Cost: {3} {T}: Attach target Equipment you control to target creature you control

Enchanted creature gets +2/+1

Echo {3}{W}{W} (At the beginning of your upkeep

Exile Yawgmoth's Vile Offering

return Pangosaur to its owner's hand

The process is uncomfortable and not easily reversed