Magic: The Gathering

Destroy Evil

Dominaria United 17 • common

Set: Dominaria United
Collector number: 17
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Anna Christenson
Market price: $0.31

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Market

What it's worth

$0.31market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.22 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common card provides a versatile way to handle threats on the battlefield by offering a choice between removing a large creature or a problematic enchantment. Its inclusion in this set highlights a fundamental mechanic of the game, allowing players to adapt their strategy by answering different types of permanent cards with a single tool.

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Card face

What it does

Choose one —

• Destroy target creature with toughness 4 or greater.

• Destroy target enchantment.

Serra's grace most often manifests as a healing touch, but it may also grant a merciful death.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Destroy Evil was introduced in the 2022 expansion set Dominaria United, serving as a versatile instant for the game's long-running white color identity. Designed to provide players with a functional answer to both creatures and enchantments, the card reflects the set's thematic return to the plane of Dominaria, which emphasizes historical callbacks and the enduring conflict against the Phyrexian invasion.

The card features artwork by illustrator Johannes Voss, whose signature ethereal and painterly style highlights the themes of divine intervention and purification. Upon its release, it was well-received by the community for its efficiency and flexibility in various formats, becoming a reliable staple for decks requiring a low-cost, multi-purpose answer to common threats.

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