Magic: The Gathering

Oxidize

Darksteel 79 • uncommon

Set: Darksteel
Collector number: 79
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.15

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What it's worth

$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.15 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon card functions as an instant, allowing players to respond to opponents' threats at any moment during the game. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a piece of a larger mechanical landscape, where its ability to interact with the board makes it a versatile tool for any collection.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target artifact. It can't be regenerated.

"Ashes to ashes, rust to rust."— Viridian shaman

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Oxidize was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the artificial world of Mirrodin, the card reflects the plane's metallic environment where the substance known as Darksteel played a central role in the narrative and mechanics. Designed as a tactical response to artifact-heavy gameplay, the card provides an efficient way for green decks to destroy utility artifacts, fitting firmly into the set's thematic focus on equipment and artifact synergy.

The artwork for Oxidize was created by Kev Walker, a prominent illustrator in the Magic community known for his gritty and dynamic style. Walker's depiction captures the theme of corrosion and breakdown, using visual cues to emphasize the instant-speed nature of the spell. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its utility in disrupting opponent strategies, remaining a stable, if specialized, choice in formats where artifact manipulation is prevalent.

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About

About Oxidize

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