Wrath of LeknifHow it works & interactions with other cards

What It Does

This spell serves two primary functions: it destroys every creature currently on the battlefield and then untaps up to four lands you control. Crucially, the 'can't be regenerated' clause ensures that even creatures with regeneration shields or abilities are sent to the graveyard. The land untap effect happens as part of the spell's resolution, effectively making the spell cost zero mana—or even providing a mana advantage—if you have the right lands available.

Resolution Step-by-Step

First, the spell checks for all creatures on the battlefield. All creatures are destroyed simultaneously; any 'when this creature dies' triggers go on the stack after the spell finishes resolving. Second, the regeneration prevention effect applies, so no player can use regeneration abilities to save their creatures. Finally, you choose up to four lands you control and untap them. Note that you can choose fewer than four lands if you wish, or zero, though you will usually want to untap as many as possible.

Common Mistakes

A common error is forgetting that the lands untap after the creatures are destroyed. This means you cannot use the untapped lands to pay for the cost of Wrath of Leknif itself, but you can use them for spells later in the same turn. Additionally, remember that Indestructible creatures are not affected by 'destroy' effects, even if regeneration is prevented. Only 'destroy' effects are stopped from being replaced by regeneration shields.

When to Play It

Because this spell untaps your lands, it is best played during your pre-combat main phase when you have other spells to cast. By untapping four lands, you can immediately follow up with a threat or leave mana open for counterspells and interaction during your opponent's turn. It is particularly effective in control decks that need to wipe the board while maintaining the ability to respond to new threats.

Interaction examples

Clearing the Path for a Fresh Hand

Windfall

After casting Wrath of Leknif to destroy all creatures and untapping four lands, you use that newly available mana to cast Windfall. This allows you to reset the board and refresh your hand in a single turn, often leaving you with more resources than your opponents who just lost their creature presence.

Restoring the Board State

Sevinne's Reclamation

You cast Wrath of Leknif, destroying all creatures and untapping four lands. With the mana you just recovered, you cast Sevinne's Reclamation to bring back a key permanent card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard that might have been destroyed or discarded earlier. This combo allows you to clear the opponent's board while immediately rebuilding your own.