Hero's Downfall
Secret Lair Drop 312 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 312
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana black mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tyler Walpole
- Market price
- $3.12
What it does
Destroy target creature or planeswalker.
"This is the end... for all of you!"
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 released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Theros, designed as a powerful removal spell that could target both creatures and planeswalkers. The Secret Lair version, featuring collector number 312, was released as part of the specialized 'Secret Lair Drop' series, which focuses on providing alternative artistic interpretations of iconic game mechanics for collectors and dedicated players.
This specific iteration features artwork by Greg Staples, whose aesthetic leans into the darker, more dramatic themes often associated with black-aligned spells in the game. His illustration captures the gravity of the card's namesake, depicting a narrative moment of defeat that resonates with the dramatic flavor text typically found on such cards. Upon its release in this format, it was well-received by the community for offering a visually distinct, high-quality foil treatment of a staple utility card.
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