Beast Within
Commander 2019 157 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 157
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Market price
- $1.42
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 2011 set New Phyrexia as a versatile green removal spell, quickly becoming a staple in the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem due to its ability to destroy any permanent at the cost of giving an opponent a 3/3 Beast token. Its inclusion in the Commander 2019 preconstructed decks served to provide players with a reliable, multi-format utility tool that remains essential for navigating complex board states in multiplayer environments.
The art for this specific printing features the iconic illustration by Nils Hamm, whose surreal and organic style emphasizes the chaotic, transformative nature of the spell. Hamm’s work on this card has been praised for its atmospheric depth and dark, visceral aesthetic, which aligns perfectly with the lore of the Phyrexian influence on the game’s multiverse, cementing the card as a visually recognizable favorite among long-time collectors and strategic players alike.
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