Banishing Light
Commander Anthology Volume II 18 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander Anthology Volume II
- Collector number
- 18
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Willian Murai
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
When this enchantment enters, exile target nonland permanent an opponent controls until this enchantment leaves the battlefield.
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 Journey into Nyx set in 2014, designed as a versatile white enchantment that exiles any non-land permanent until the card leaves the battlefield. Its inclusion in the Commander Anthology Volume II, released in 2018, served to provide players with a functional reprint of a popular utility card, maintaining the aesthetic of the original Theros-block enchantment flavor while fitting into the preconstructed deck environment.
The card’s illustration by Aleksi Briclot captures the thematic essence of the Theros plane, focusing on the divine, ethereal nature of Nyx-inspired magic. By utilizing a minimalist but powerful visual of light consuming an object, the design emphasizes the spell's role as a temporary removal tool. It was well-received by the community for its efficiency and clear rules interaction, becoming a staple for white decks in the Commander format.
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