Demolish

Demolish is a classic red sorcery card that has appeared in various forms throughout the history of Magic: The Gathering, serving as a fundamental tool for land destruction and artifact removal. The version featured in 'The List'—specifically identified with the Ixalan collector number XLN-139—draws its design from the 2017 expansion set Ixalan. This set was conceived by Wizards of the Coast to immerse players in a vibrant, adventure-themed world inspired by exploration, piracy, and Mesoamerican mythologies, with the art direction focusing on high-fantasy combat and structural ruin.

The artwork for this specific printing captures the visceral, chaotic energy of destruction consistent with the red color identity in the game. It was designed to provide players with a functional, mid-game utility spell capable of punishing opponents who relied heavily on non-basic lands or artifacts. Like many cards included in 'The List', which is a curated pool of reprints that periodically appears in Set Boosters, this iteration of Demolish is appreciated by long-time collectors for its utility and its place within the thematic tapestry of the Ixalan release.