The Chinese language version of Mindstab Thrull from Magic: The Gathering's 1997 Fifth Edition release. Card number 178s features a common rarity creature with a strategic sacrifice effect.
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Mindstab Thrull
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Heather Hudson
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Chinese
{1}{B}{B}
Creature — Thrull
2 / 2
B
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Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may sacrifice it. If you do, defending player discards three cards.
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