Magic: The Gathering

Beast Within

Planechase Anthology 57 • uncommon

Set: Planechase Anthology
Collector number: 57
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Dave Allsop
Market price: $1.20

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Market

What it's worth

$1.20market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.20 – $1.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Planechase Anthology, this piece serves as a versatile tool for navigating the shifting landscapes of the game. Its ability to remove any permanent while providing a creature in exchange creates a distinct balance of power, making it a reliable staple for those looking to manage threats on the board.

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Card face

What it does

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

"Kill the weak so they can't drag the strong down to their level. This is true compassion."— Benzir, archdruid of Temple Might

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

Beast Within was originally released in the 2011 set New Phyrexia, designed to provide green with a versatile, albeit costly, tool for permanent removal. It represents a significant color pie shift for the card game, as green traditionally struggled to destroy non-creature permanents, making the spell a staple in both casual and competitive formats for its ability to answer any threat at instant speed.

The version included in the 2016 Planechase Anthology, featuring the collector number 57, utilizes the striking original illustration by Dan Dos Santos. Dos Santos, a renowned fantasy artist, crafted an image of a monstrous transformation that captures the card's theme of sacrifice and mutation, which remains highly regarded by players for its visceral artistic direction.

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About

About Beast Within

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