Dark Banishing
Ninth Edition 122 • common
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 122
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Market price
- $0.25
What it does
Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
"Ha, banishment? Be merciful, say 'death,' For exile hath more terror in his look, Much more than death."— William Shakespeare, *Romeo and Juliet*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Banishing was originally introduced during the Mirage set in 1996 as a core removal spell for black decks. By the time it appeared in the Ninth Edition core set in 2005, it had become a quintessential piece of the game's mechanics, frequently reprinted due to its reliable ability to destroy non-black creatures. It served as a functional staple that helped define the power level of common cards in the mid-2000s.
The Ninth Edition illustration was provided by Dermot Power, a concept artist noted for his work on major film productions. Power’s interpretation for this version leans into a dark, visceral aesthetic, capturing the sudden and overwhelming nature of the spell's effect. The card was well-received by players for its clear utility and the atmospheric quality of the art, which aligned with the grim themes of the Magic: The Gathering card game.
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