Magic: The Gathering

Execute

Odyssey 133 • uncommon

Set: Odyssey
Collector number: 133
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Gary Ruddell
Market price: $0.17

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What it's worth

$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.14 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Odyssey set, this instant provides a tactical advantage that allows for flexible, reactive play during a match. Its presence in a collection highlights the specific artistic style of Gary Ruddell, making it a distinct piece for those who appreciate the aesthetic progression of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target white creature. It can't be regenerated.

Draw a card.

"Any fool who would die for honor is better off dead."— Cabal Patriarch

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

Execute was released in 2001 as part of the Odyssey expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the Odyssey set focused on graveyard mechanics and resource management, introducing a darker, more visceral aesthetic to the game's evolving narrative. As an instant-speed removal spell, the card reflects the set's emphasis on tactical interaction and the strategic utilization of the graveyard as a secondary resource.

The artwork for Execute was commissioned from fantasy illustrator Gary Ruddell. Known for his atmospheric and surrealist approach to cover art and interior illustration, Ruddell utilized a moody, abstract style for this piece to capture the clinical, decisive nature of the card's effect. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, mid-tier utility piece, valued more for its utility in limited play environments than for its narrative impact on the broader Magic lore.

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About

About Execute

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