Magic: The Gathering

Beacon of Immortality

Fifth Dawn 6 • rare

Set: Fifth Dawn
Collector number: 6
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Rob Alexander
Market price: $18.51

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Market

What it's worth

$18.51market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$15.85 – $18.51 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, the Beacon of Immortality is highly sought after for its unique ability to double a player’s life total. Its mechanics offer a powerful swing in momentum during a game, making it a distinct and valuable addition for those who collect cards that can dramatically shift the state of play.

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Card face

What it does

Double target player's life total. Shuffle Beacon of Immortality into its owner's library.

The cave floods with light. A thousand rays shine forth and meld into one.

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 Immortality was released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn set, the concluding chapter of the Mirrodin block in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed during a period when the game explored themes of metallic worlds and intricate artifact synergy, the card was designed to embody the resilience and cyclical nature of the life-gain mechanic within the white mana color identity.

The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, who captured the ethereal and divine essence of the effect through his signature painterly style. It was well-received upon release for its dramatic impact on gameplay, serving as a powerful, high-mana-cost finisher that could instantly double a player's life total, effectively shifting the momentum of a match in a single turn.

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About

About Beacon of Immortality

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