Elspeth's Smite
Foundations 493 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 493
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Livia Prima
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Elspeth's Smite deals 3 damage to target attacking or blocking creature. If that creature would die this turn, exile it instead.
Elesh Norn screamed as the light pierced her. Her nightmare had become flesh.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Elspeth's Smite was released in the 2024 Magic: The Gathering set titled Foundations. This set was designed to serve as a cornerstone of the game's identity, curated to include both iconic reprints and new cards that encapsulate the core mechanics and flavor of the Multiverse for both new players and long-term fans. The card depicts Elspeth Tirel, a central planeswalker in the game's lore known for her protective nature and combat prowess, utilizing her signature magic to strike down a foe.
The card’s artwork reflects the visual evolution of the character throughout her history within the game. By grounding the card in the mechanics of removal—a staple of white-aligned strategies in Magic—the design team sought to provide a representative experience of the color's gameplay identity. It is widely regarded as a functional tool for players looking to interact with the board, blending narrative significance with the reliable utility expected of a card printed in a foundational set.
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