Puncturing Light
Rise of the Eldrazi 41 • common
- Set
- Rise of the Eldrazi
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Destroy target attacking or blocking creature with power 3 or less.
"The vampires knew what was coming. I know it. And they did nothing. They deserve to feel the same agony they've caused all of us."— Anitan, Ondu cleric
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Puncturing Light was released in 2010 as part of the Rise of the Eldrazi expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set marked the conclusion of the Zendikar block and introduced the gargantuan, color-void Eldrazi titans to the game's lore. Mechanically, the card was designed to support white's tactical removal capabilities, providing an efficient answer to small creatures or weakened threats, fitting squarely into the set's high-power, battle-cruiser style of play.
The card's artwork was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game known for his atmospheric and textured approach to character design. Briclot's interpretation of the spell emphasizes the searing, ethereal nature of white mana, creating a visual contrast that reflects the desperation of the Zendikari survivors fighting against the encroaching Eldrazi. Upon its release, it was regarded as a functional utility piece for Limited formats, appreciated for its straightforward utility in a set otherwise defined by complex, massive permanents.
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