Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Oracle Text
Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.) Sacrifice Xiahou Dun: Return target black card from your graveyard to your hand. Activate only during your turn, before attackers are declared.Rules for this card
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A keyword ability that restricts how a creature may be blocked. See rule 702.31, “Horsemanship.”
Rulings (3)
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Wizards of the CoastDespite the similarities between horsemanship and flying, horsemanship doesn't interact with flying or reach.
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Wizards of the CoastYou can't activate Xiahou Dun's ability to return Xiahou Dun itself to your hand. You must choose a target before you sacrifice Xiahou Dun, so it's not a black card in your graveyard yet.
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Wizards of the CoastIf a turn has multiple combat phases, the ability can only be activated before the beginning of the declare attackers step of the first combat phase in that turn.