Beast Within
Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters 69 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters
- Collector number
- 69
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $0.69
What it does
Destroy target permanent. Its controller creates a 3/3 green Beast creature token.
"Monsters dwell in every heart. We only think civilization tames them."— Euphemia, Nexus watcher
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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Where it came from
Beast Within was originally introduced in the New Phyrexia expansion in 2011, quickly establishing itself as a staple of the Magic: The Gathering card game due to its versatile ability to destroy any permanent in exchange for a 3/3 Beast token. The card represents the chaotic, transformative nature of the Phyrexian invasion, reflecting the set's themes of corruption and biological modification. The artwork by Kev Walker captures this essence through visceral, creature-focused imagery that highlights the mechanical horror aesthetic defining the set.
The version included in the 2013 Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters set features the same fundamental design but utilizes updated formatting and frame treatments characteristic of the Duel Decks series. This particular product was designed to showcase the clash between the mythological inspiration of the Theros block and the established power of existing Magic cards, providing players with a thematic, ready-to-play experience. Like its original iteration, this version remained popular among collectors and tournament players alike for its efficiency in addressing problematic battlefield threats.
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