Magic: The Gathering

Evacuation

Duels of the Planeswalkers 9 • rare

Set: Duels of the Planeswalkers
Collector number: 9
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Franz Vohwinkel
Market price: $0.88

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Market

What it's worth

$0.88market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.80 – $0.95 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Duels of the Planeswalkers set, this item represents a classic tactical utility piece that forces opponents to return their creatures to their hands. It is prized by collectors for its ability to completely reset the board state, turning a difficult defensive situation into a fresh opportunity for the player.

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Card face

What it does

Return all creatures to their owners' hands.

"Once I supply the breeze, you'll see your warriors for the smoke they truly are."— Alexi, zephyr mage

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Evacuation was first introduced in the Tempest expansion of Magic: The Gathering, released in 1997. Designed to function as a powerful blue control card, it allows players to return all creatures to their owners' hands, serving as a strategic 'reset' button for the board state. This mechanical utility was rooted in the color's identity of disrupting tempo and controlling the pacing of a match, making it a staple for defensive deck strategies.

The card features distinct, evocative artwork by the illustrator Melissa Benson, who was a prominent contributor during the game's early years. Her style for this piece emphasized the chaotic and sweeping nature of the spell, visually capturing the moment of displacement that the card effects on the game board. It has remained a recognizable classic among collectors due to its iconic status in the history of blue control decks and its recurring inclusion in various core sets and spin-off releases like Duels of the Planeswalkers.

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About

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