Apocalypse
Tempest 162 • rare
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 162
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Allen Williams
- Market price
- $7.93
What it does
Exile all permanents. You discard your hand.
"There is a future in which I can see only mist and a single shadow."— Oracle *en*-Vec
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Apocalypse on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Apocalypse was released in 1999 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a sorcery spell that clears the battlefield of all non-land permanents, it represents a thematic focus on catastrophic, board-resetting effects within the game's red color identity. The card was designed during a period of experimentation for Wizards of the Coast as they sought to balance powerful, high-cost spells with significant drawbacks to manage the game's escalating power levels.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by rk post, a prolific contributor to the game who is well-regarded for his stylized and evocative approach to fantasy imagery. His illustration for Apocalypse captures a sense of total, fiery dissolution that mirrors the card's mechanical function. Upon its release, it was noted by the competitive community for its aggressive potential in niche strategy decks, establishing itself as a distinct example of the 'reset button' archetype in Magic history.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Apocalypse
Apocalypse is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Tempest 162 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Apocalypse on collecto.rs?
Apocalypse doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Apocalypse?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Apocalypse catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Apocalypse is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
