Magic: The Gathering

Cleansing Nova

Marvel Super Heroes Commander 297 • rare

Set: Marvel Super Heroes Commander
Collector number: 297
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: White
Artist: Vlad Petruchik
Market price: $0.62

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Market

What it's worth

$0.62market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.62 – $4.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card represents a significant board-clearing mechanic that allows a player to reset the state of play by removing creatures from the field. Its strategic value lies in the flexibility to choose between destroying all creatures or preserving those with enough resilience, making it a powerful tactical inclusion for any collection.

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Card face

What it does

Choose one —

• Destroy all creatures.

• Destroy all artifacts and enchantments.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Cleansing Nova was released in 2024 as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Universes Beyond' collaboration featuring Marvel Super Heroes. This card was designed for the Commander format, intended to provide board-wipe functionality within a high-synergy superhero-themed deck. The card mechanics reflect the destructive yet restorative power often associated with cosmic-level energy manipulation in the Marvel canon.

The artwork for this specific card features a stylized, vibrant depiction of a cosmic blast, adhering to the contemporary aesthetic established for the Marvel Commander set. The design team focused on balancing thematic impact with gameplay utility, ensuring the card serves as a versatile tool for players looking to reset the board state while leaning into the power fantasy of the Marvel Universe.

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About

About Cleansing Nova

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