Banishing Light
Foundations Jumpstart 96 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
When this enchantment enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this enchantment leaves the battlefield.
"The kami have declared that courtyard a no-fly zone."— Light-Paws
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Banishing Light was originally introduced in the Journey into Nyx set in 2014, designed as a versatile white enchantment that exiles a nonland permanent until the card leaves the battlefield. It serves as a classic example of the 'Oblivion Ring' effect within Magic: The Gathering, providing a necessary catch-all removal tool for white decks. Its inclusion in Foundations Jumpstart reflects its enduring utility and status as a staple for both limited formats and casual constructed play.
The art and design of this card capture the ethereal, divine aesthetic associated with the plane of Theros. By depicting a radiant, celestial force, the card visually communicates its function of temporarily imprisoning a threat in a pocket of light. Over the years, the card has been widely accepted by players as a balanced, reliable tool for interaction, remaining a staple reprint that helps define the mechanical identity of white mana across various sets.
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