Expunge
Urza's Saga 135 • common
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 135
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.18
What it does
Destroy target nonartifact, nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated.
Cycling 2 generic mana (2 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Expunge was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a card that features the 'cycling' mechanic, it was designed to offer players increased flexibility during gameplay, allowing them to discard the card in exchange for a new one if the immediate effect was not required. The set itself marked a significant shift in design philosophy, introducing more complex interactions and permanent-heavy mechanics that defined the late-nineties competitive landscape.
The atmospheric illustration by artist Greg Staples captures the dark, visceral nature of the card's effect, which serves as black-aligned removal. Staples, known for his moody and textured work throughout the game's history, focused on a stark visual representation of destruction. Upon release, the card was received as a reliable utility choice in draft and sealed environments, valued for its ability to filter through a deck while providing essential interaction against black-aligned creature threats.
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