wotc
It will stay on the battlefield if there is a creature that is put into the graveyard during the end step. This is because this ability will not trigger at all if there is at least one creature on the battlefield as the end step begins.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #147
Pestilence
usg·#147·common·nonfoil
Illus. Pete Venters
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wishlisted
Oct 1998
28 yr ago
Value
$0.41+$0 (+10.8%)
30 days high $0.41 · low $0.37
Volatility · moderate
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #4,195 · Niche pick
Variants
Gameplay
Enchantment
At the beginning of the end step, if no creatures are on the battlefield, sacrifice this enchantment.
{B}: This enchantment deals 1 damage to each creature and each player.
Legalities
tlrnot legal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDHlegal
Rulings · 3
wotc
Note that "until end of turn" effects wear off after "at the beginning of the end step" triggered abilities, so an artifact that animates until end of turn can keep this on the battlefield.
wotc
Each activation is considered a new damage effect. An activation can only be 1 point of damage.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Pete Venters
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