Hidetsugu's Second Rite
Instant
If target player has exactly 10 life, Hidetsugu's Second Rite deals 10 damage to that player.
Once a mortal ogre, Hidetsugu devoured his demonic patron and transcended mortality in a fit of rage.
Illustrated by
Foundations#202UncommonEnglishLegality
Rulings
Jun 1, 2005
Since the player’s life total is checked only as the spell resolves, you can cast Hidetsugu’s Second Rite targeting any player, regardless of life total. If the player isn’t at 10 life as Hidetsugu’s Second Rite begins resolving, it does nothing and finishes resolving. Note that since having 10 life is not a targeting restriction, the spell won’t actually be countered for having an illegal target; it just won’t do anything.