Grab the Reins

Grab the Reins {3}{R}

Instant
Choose one —
• Until end of turn, you gain control of target creature and it gains haste.
• Sacrifice a creature. Grab the Reins deals damage equal to that creature's power to any target.
Entwine {2}{R}
Details
Legalities
Rulings
  • 2004-12-01 If you cast this with Entwine, you don't get priority in the middle of resolution. You can't steal something, do anything (like attack with it), and then sacrifice it.
  • 2004-12-01 If you choose the "sacrifice a creature" mode, you choose the target of the damage on announcement, but don't choose what to sacrifice until resolution. You must sacrifice a creature when Grab the Reins resolves, even if you don't want to. If you don't control any creatures at that time, Grab the Reins deals no damage.
  • 2004-12-01 If you pay the entwine cost, you can sacrifice the creature you gain control of with Grab the Reins.
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Printings
  • Commander 2016 (uncommon)
  • Mirrodin (uncommon)

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Foreign names
  • 勒紧缰绳
  • Zügel ergreifen
  • Saisie des rênes
  • Prendere le Redini
  • 手綱取り
  • Tomar as Rédeas
  • Tomar las riendas