Dark Banishing
Mirage 115 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 115
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
"Femeref was guided by the wisdom of the Council of Voices. But in one terrible instant, they were slain, leaving Asmira as the sole voice of leadership."— Hakim, Loreweaver
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 released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion, the first set in the Mirage block for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a transition in the game's design philosophy, introducing a more cohesive aesthetic and thematic focus on the fictional continent of Jamuraa. As an instant-speed removal spell, it became a foundational card in the black color identity, offering a reliable answer to non-black creatures and setting a template for similar effects in subsequent sets.
The card features artwork by Dermot Power, who contributed significantly to the visual identity of early Magic sets. Power's illustration utilizes a dark, atmospheric style that reflects the ominous nature of the spell, prioritizing a sense of impending dread over literal depiction. Within the gaming community, the card is remembered for its efficiency and widespread utility in both Limited and Constructed formats during its tenure in the game's rotation.
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