Ionize
Guilds of Ravnica Promos 179s • rare
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica Promos
- Collector number
- 179s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Chase Stone
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Counter target spell. Ionize deals 2 damage to that spell's controller.
"Countermagic is a simple process of breaking matter into its elementary particles."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ionize was released as part of the Guilds of Ravnica set in October 2018, serving as an efficient counterspell for the Izzet League, a guild defined by its affinity for lightning and research. The promo version, specifically marked as 179s, features unique borderless or alternate-art treatments designed to highlight the high-energy, chaotic nature of Ravnica’s blue-red guild. This design aesthetic emphasizes the fusion of elemental force and arcane calculation, consistent with the card's mechanical function of countering a spell while dealing damage to the opponent.
The art was crafted to evoke the reckless brilliance of the Izzet, capturing a moment of volatile magical discharge. Within the broader Magic: The Gathering community, the card was well-received for its utility in competitive play, particularly in formats where tempo and incidental damage are critical. The promo variant has since become a favored piece for collectors who specialize in the aesthetic of the Ravnica plane, representing a specific era of card design where thematic guild identity was front and center.
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