Demolish
Eighth Edition 183★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 183★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Gary Ruddell
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Destroy target artifact or land.
"Pound the steel until it fits. Doesn't work? Bash to bits."— Dwarven forging song
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Demolish is a classic sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering eighth core set, released in 2003. As a core set entry, the card was designed to provide a fundamental tool for red decks, specifically focusing on the destruction of artifacts or lands. This era of Magic design aimed to reintroduce foundational gameplay mechanics to a new generation of players, solidifying the color identity of red as the primary color for chaotic, destructive effects.
The artwork for this particular printing was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa. Known for his distinct, gritty style that frequently appears across Magic’s history, Baxa was tasked with depicting the raw, visceral act of shattering metal and stone. His interpretation reflects the utilitarian and aggressive nature of the card, aiming to convey the sense of explosive disruption that the game’s designers intended for players to experience when resolving the spell.
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