Banishing Light
The List KHC-19 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- KHC-19
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Willian Murai
- Market price
- $1.40
What it does
When this enchantment enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this enchantment leaves the battlefield.
The Champion reached for a stone, and Heliod placed the sun into her hand.— *The Theriad*
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 first introduced in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Journey into Nyx, designed to serve as a versatile removal enchantment within the Theros block. The card reflects the set's Greek mythology-inspired theme, where the enchantment represents the binding of a creature or permanent within the ethereal realm of Nyx. The illustration by Dave Kendall leans into the set's distinct aesthetic, utilizing a stark, otherworldly light to convey the sensation of a target being pulled from reality.
The card has since become a staple in various formats for its ability to exile any nonland permanent until it leaves the battlefield. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of reprints integrated into Set Boosters—serves to keep this functional, evergreen card accessible to newer players and collectors alike. As a reprint, it maintains its original mechanical design while carrying the specific set symbol and aesthetic identity of its broader expansion history.
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About Banishing Light
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