Hero's Downfall
Foundations 319 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations
- Collector number
- 319
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Destroy target creature or planeswalker.
Querana held the bridge for hours, her blade a shining blur that cleaved through rags and rotten flesh. But the horde kept coming.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hero's Downfall was originally introduced in the Theros set in 2013, designed to provide black-aligned decks with a versatile, efficient answer to both creatures and planeswalkers. Its inclusion in the Foundations set marks its continued relevance in modern Magic: The Gathering, serving as a pillar of removal design that allows players to handle high-value threats at instant speed. The card represents a shift toward more flexible interaction in the game, ensuring that no permanent type remains permanently untouchable.
The artwork for this iteration is provided by Zoltan Boros, a seasoned illustrator known for his dynamic and action-oriented compositions within the fantasy genre. Boros focuses on capturing the moment of impact, emphasizing the dramatic weight of the spell as it strikes down a powerful adversary. His aesthetic choices here balance the dark, visceral nature of black magic with the clarity required for functional gameplay, maintaining a visual consistency that is highly regarded by the community.
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