Hidetsugu's Second Rite

Hidetsugu's Second Rite is a precision tool for red decks that win by turning life totals into lethal calculations. Cast for {3}{R}, this instant reads exactly like a trap for the careful pilot: if a target player has exactly 10 life, the spell deals 10 damage to that player. Use it to close out a slow attrition game, punish miscalculated gain effects, or set up a lethal combo by manipulating both life totals and combat math.

The card fits cleanly into burn and prison shells that can reliably set opponents at 10 life. Experienced players will note the timing flexibility that instants provide and the synergy with effects that set or double life values. The Foundations art shows Hidetsugu in a violent, ritual moment, which matches the card text and underlines its role as a tactical finisher rather than a piece of continuous pressure. Add this uncommon to your collection for focused, game ending plays.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost – {3}{R}
• Card Type – Instant
• Subtypes –
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – If target player has exactly 10 life, Hidetsugu's Second Rite deals 10 damage to that player.
• Power / Toughness –
• Loyalty –
• Set – Foundations
• Rarity – Uncommon
• Language – English
• Condition – Light Play