Brutal Expulsion
Battle for Zendikar Promos 200s • rare
- Set
- Battle for Zendikar Promos
- Collector number
- 200s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Victor Adame Minguez
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Devoid (This card has no color.)
Choose one or both —
• Return target spell or creature to its owner's hand.
• Brutal Expulsion deals 2 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Brutal Expulsion was released as part of the Battle for Zendikar set in 2015, featuring a unique promotional art variant. The card serves as a thematic representation of the Eldrazi invasion, where the otherworldly, reality-warping forces clash with the untamed mana of the plane of Zendikar. It was designed as an uncommon instant that emphasizes the 'devoid' mechanic, which colors the card colorless while requiring specific mana to cast, reflecting the alien nature of its subjects.
The artwork for this particular version was rendered by Magali Villeneuve, a celebrated illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her atmospheric and character-focused style. Her work on this card seeks to capture the swift, kinetic force of an Eldrazi offensive, balancing the terrifying scale of the creatures with the desperate defensive response of the plane's inhabitants. Upon release, the card was received as a versatile utility spell, valued for its ability to both stifle threats and provide tempo in competitive gameplay environments.
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