Umezawa's Jitte
Whenever equipped creature deals combat damage, put two charge counters on Umezawa's Jitte. Remove a charge counter from Umezawa's Jitte: Choose one — • Equipped creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. • Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn. • You gain 2 life. Equip {2}
Rulings (5)
Feb 1, 2005 · If the Jitte is moved after the "+2/+2" mode is announced but before it resolves, the bonus is given to the creature that is equipped when the ability resolves.
Feb 1, 2005 · The ability can be used any time Umezawa's Jitte's controller has priority — only the "target creature" choice has additional requirements. Choosing the "Equipped creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn" mode does nothing if the Jitte isn't equipped to a creature when the ability resolves.
Feb 1, 2005 · If the "target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn" mode is chosen, the target creature must also be announced.
Feb 1, 2005 · Umezawa's Jitte's activated ability generates a modal choice. The choice is made when the ability is activated.
Feb 1, 2005 · If the Jitte leaves the battlefield after the "+2/+2" mode is announced but before it resolves, the bonus is given to the creature that was most recently equipped once the ability resolves.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selesnya Zenith | Legacy | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Hammer Time | Modern | 42.9% | 1–3× | 7 |
| Grixis Aggro | Modern | 40% | 2× | 5 |
| Esper Control | Modern | 20% | 1× | 5 |
| Soultrader Combo | Modern | 6.7% | 2× | 15 |
| Death & Taxes | Legacy | 6.1% | 1× | 33 |
| Boros Energy | Modern | 1.8% | 1× | 332 |
| Affinity | Modern | 1.5% | 1× | 262 |