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Magic: The Gathering

Beacon of Destruction

Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might 35 • rare

Set
Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might
Collector number
35
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
3 generic mana red mana red mana
Type
Instant
Colors
Red
Artist
Greg Hildebrandt
Market price
$0.29
$0.29est. via TCGplayer
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2other printings of this card
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What it does

Beacon of Destruction deals 5 damage to any target. Shuffle Beacon of Destruction into its owner's library.

The Great Furnace's blessing is a spectacular sight, but the best view comes at a high cost.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Beacon of Destruction was originally released in the 2004 set Fifth Dawn, representing a high-impact, direct-damage spell within the Magic: The Gathering card game. Its design focuses on the core mechanics of red mana, allowing players to deal damage to a target while recycling the card back into their library, an ability intended to ensure long-term pressure in a control-oriented strategy.

The version featured in the 2017 Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might set showcases art by Greg Hildebrandt, a legendary fantasy illustrator known for his work on the original Star Wars movie posters alongside his brother Tim. For this piece, Hildebrandt employed his signature dramatic lighting and high-contrast style to depict the raw, volatile power of a magical eruption, cementing the card's status as a quintessential piece of red-aligned imagery.

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