(9/25/2006) If either target is illegal at the time the ability resolves (whether because it has left the battlefield, because it has gained Shroud or Protection, or for any other reason), the ability taps the remaining target, but no damage is dealt
This has never been done before, so itll be interesting to see if WOTC continues this trend
Get the extra benefits of cards like Borborygmos Enraged, Seismic Assault, Bone Miser, Green Goblin, Nemesis, and Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist, and then bring those lands right back to your hand
If you enjoy playing decks that give you control over your opponents board position and hand, then this is agood deck choice for you
Whether your Hermit is Deranged or follows the path of Thelon of Havenwood, there's a lot to proffer your next deck
This matters because short social summaries sometimes describe the promotion as though a customer simply pays for a card pack