Cleanse
Legends 5 • rare
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Phil Foglio
What it does
Destroy all black creatures.
The clouds broke and the sun's rays burst forth; each foul beast in its turn faltered, and was gone.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyBanned
- VintageBanned
- CommanderBanned
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerBanned
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Where it came from
Cleanse was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for its focus on world-building and lore, with the design team aiming to flesh out the mystical history of the game's setting. The card itself reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic common to the era, focusing on thematic spells that balanced power with specific situational utility.
The card was illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a foundational artist for the early years of the game. Hoover’s style was characterized by a distinct, painterly approach that prioritized emotional resonance and symbolic imagery over hyper-realism. His depiction of Cleanse was well-regarded by players for capturing the ethereal, purifying nature of the effect, helping the card become a recognizable piece of the game's early visual identity.
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