Papalymo Totolymo — ruling 1

While resolving Papalymo Totolymo's second ability, the next opponent in turn order who lost life this turn chooses a creature with the greatest power among creatures they control, then each other opponent who lost life this turn in turn order does the same. Then each of the chosen creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.

Papalymo Totolymo — ruling 2

Papalymo Totolymo's first ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.

Papalymo Totolymo : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Papalymo Totolymo is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Papalymo Totolymo deals 1 damage to each opponent and you gain 1 life. , , Sacrifice Papalymo Totolymo: Each opponent who lost life this turn sacrifices a creature with the greatest power among creatures they control.

How it works : Papalymo Totolymo

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1June 6, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
While resolving Papalymo Totolymo's second ability, the next opponent in turn order who lost life this turn chooses a creature with the greatest power among creatures they control, then each other opponent who lost life this turn in turn order does the same. Then each of the chosen creatures are sacrificed simultaneously.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2June 6, 2025· Wizards of the Coast
Papalymo Totolymo's first ability resolves before the spell that caused it to trigger. It resolves even if that spell is countered or otherwise leaves the stack.
No other card is named in this ruling.