Burning of Xinye

Sorcery    (CMC:6)

You destroy four lands you control, then target opponent destroys four lands he or she controls. Then Burning of Xinye deals 4 damage to each creature.

151 VMA • ENYang Hong

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Legal in: Legacy,Vintage,Freeform,Prismatic,Commander

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10/1/2009
Burning of Xinye targets only an opponent. If that player is an illegal target by the time Burning of Xinye resolves, the entire spell is countered.
10/1/2009
The lands that will be destroyed aren't chosen until Burning of Xinye resolves.
10/1/2009
A land with a regeneration shield on it will regenerate from Burning of Xinye's destruction effect. However, the spell or ability that creates that shield must be cast or activated before Burning of Xinye starts to resolve.
10/1/2009
In a multiplayer game, only lands controlled by two players (you and the targeted opponent) are destroyed. However, Burning of Xinye will deal 4 damage to each creature, even those controlled by other players.
7/1/2013
As Burning of Xinye resolves, first you destroy four lands you control (all at the same time), then the targeted opponent destroys four lands he or she controls (all at the same time). That player chooses which of his or her lands to destroy. Neither of you can choose to destroy a land with indestructible.