Dark Banishing
Eighth Edition 123★ • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 123★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Finish
- Foil
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 in the Mirage set in 1996 as a foundational black removal spell, designed to offer players a cost-efficient way to destroy non-black creatures. By the time it was reprinted in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003, it had become a hallmark of the color black’s identity, emphasizing the themes of shadow and destruction that define the game's mechanics.
The Eighth Edition printing is notable for its transition to the modern card frame, which updated the aesthetic to be cleaner and more legible for a wider audience. The artwork, which has appeared in various iterations, was crafted to visually convey the sudden and absolute erasure of a creature from the battlefield, reinforcing its role as a staple utility card that experienced a warm reception among players who valued its simple, predictable efficacy.
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