Cast Down
The List 2XM-79 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- 2XM-79
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Bastien L. Deharme
- Market price
- $0.42
What it does
Destroy target nonlegendary creature.
"Your life is finished, your name lost, and your work forgotten. It is as though Mazeura never existed."— *Chainer's Torment*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Cast Down was originally introduced in the Dominaria expansion set for Magic: The Gathering in 2018. It was designed as a versatile, efficient removal spell that reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic of the Dominaria plane, specifically focusing on the theme of bringing powerful creatures to heel. The card's mechanics were built to bridge the gap between simple destruction effects and conditional removal, requiring players to weigh the power and legendary status of their targets.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Johannes Voss. Voss intended to capture a moment of sudden, overwhelming magical force, utilizing dynamic lighting and composition to emphasize the weight of the spell. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base for its strategic flexibility in various formats, leading to its inclusion in 'The List', a curated selection of cards from the game's history that occasionally appear in Set Boosters.
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