Phyrexian Dreadnought
Trample When this creature enters, sacrifice it unless you sacrifice any number of creatures with total power 12 or greater.
Rulings (5)
Oct 4, 2004 · Phasing in does not trigger "enters" abilities, so you don't have to sacrifice again if it phases in.
Oct 4, 2004 · The sacrifices are simultaneous, not one at a time.
Jul 15, 2007 · If the Dreadnought is no longer on the battlefield when the triggered ability resolves, you may still choose either option.
Jul 15, 2007 · Reverted to its original wording, this now has an "enters" triggered ability. During resolution of the triggered ability, you choose one option or the other.
Apr 15, 2013 · If you are unable to sacrifice 12 power worth of creatures, then you cannot choose that option; in that case, you must sacrifice Phyrexian Dreadnought.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stiflenought | Premodern | 100% | 4× | 155 |
| Stiflenought | Vintage | 100% | 3–4× | 5 |
| Stiflenought | Legacy | 100% | 4× | 2 |
| Other Aggro | Vintage | 50% | 4× | 2 |
| Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer | cEDH | 50% | 1× | 2 |
| Reanimator | Premodern | 7.7% | 4× | 26 |
| Psychatog | Premodern | 3.4% | 4× | 29 |
| Azorius Midrange | Legacy | 3% | 4× | 33 |