Expunge
The List USG-135 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- USG-135
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.10
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 originally introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Urza's Saga, released in 1998. It was designed as an instant-speed removal spell that highlights the mechanics of the black color identity, specifically the ability to destroy non-black creatures while providing minor graveyard interaction through its cycling ability. The card emerged during a period of high complexity in the game's design, reflecting the strategic depth favored by Wizards of the Coast during the late nineties.
The artwork for the card was created by artist Greg Staples, whose work often explores the darker, gothic tones prevalent in fantasy illustration. His depiction of the spell captures the essence of magical eradication, aligning with the card's function as a precision removal tool. As part of The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs, the card serves as a nod to the game's long-standing history and its evolution in competitive play.
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