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
- $2.95
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 first introduced in the 2013 Theros set, marking a significant mechanical shift as one of the first black instants capable of targeting both creatures and planeswalkers with equal efficiency. Its design addressed a long-standing balance challenge within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, providing players with a versatile tool to mitigate the dominance of planeswalker cards in competitive play.
This specific iteration featuring artwork by Tyler Walpole was released as part of a curated Secret Lair drop. Walpole, known for his dynamic and impactful character illustrations, opted for a dramatic, visceral depiction of a champion's defeat. The card was well-received by collectors for its reimagined aesthetic, which leaned into the darker, more visceral themes often associated with the card's namesake effect within the game's lore.
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