Obliterate
Eighth Edition 204★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 204★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 6 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
This spell can't be countered.
Destroy all artifacts, creatures, and lands. They can't be regenerated.
"The enemy has been destroyed, sir. So have the forest, the city, your palace, your dog . . ."— Keldon soldier
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Obliterate was first released in the Invasion expansion in 2000, designed as a powerful sorcery intended to reset the game board by destroying all creatures, artifacts, and lands. Its inclusion in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003 marked a significant moment for the game, as it was one of the few cards to feature unique, thematic flavor text that underscored its destructive nature within the lore of the Magic: The Gathering multiverse.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Ron Spencer, a prominent artist known for his dark, visceral style. Spencer sought to convey the sheer scale of the card's effect, depicting a chaotic, apocalyptic landscape that mirrors the spell's mechanical function of clearing the battlefield. The card was received by players as a polarizing tool, often utilized in control decks to neutralize opponents, and remains a notable example of high-impact board-clearing magic.
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