Magic: The Gathering

Beast Within

Secret Lair Drop 2671 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 2671
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Caleb Meurer
Market price: $5.09

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What it's worth

$5.09market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$5.09 – $13.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare instant card from the Secret Lair Drop series allows players to remove a problematic permanent from the battlefield at the cost of providing their opponent with a token creature. Its inclusion in this specific collection highlights its functional versatility, as it remains a widely valued tool for controlling the game state through a unique exchange of resources.

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What it does

Destroy target permanent. Its controller creates a 3/3 green Beast creature token.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Beast Within card first appeared in the Secret Lair Drop Series, a specialized line of Magic: The Gathering products initiated by Wizards of the Coast in 2019. These drops are characterized by curated themes and exclusive, high-concept artwork that diverges from the standard aesthetic of the game's core expansions. This specific iteration, collector number 2671, was released as part of a series designed to highlight unique artistic interpretations of mechanically iconic spells.

The artwork for this version was commissioned from Caleb Meurer, a digital artist known for his vibrant, surrealist sensibilities. Meurer approached the card with a focus on biological transformation, emphasizing the visceral nature of the spell's effect, which turns any permanent into a 3/3 Beast token. The card was received by the player base as a striking aesthetic departure from the original 2011 release, favored by collectors who prioritize artistic expression over traditional card frames.

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About

About Beast Within

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