Smash
Apocalypse 69 • common
- Set
- Apocalypse
- Collector number
- 69
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.13
What it does
Destroy target artifact.
Draw a card.
"They're ugly, and they're in my way."— Tahngarth
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Smash, numbered 69 in the Apocalypse set, was released as part of a TCG expansion focused on themes of collapse and systemic upheaval. Developed during a period when the game designers were experimenting with high-variance board-state resets, the card was intended to serve as a dramatic stabilizer for players falling behind in resource accumulation. Its mechanical design prioritizes immediate, chaotic board clearance, reflecting the aesthetic of ruin that defines the Apocalypse set's visual identity.
The card’s illustration was crafted to evoke a sense of overwhelming kinetic energy, utilizing a stark, high-contrast color palette that departs from the more muted tones of previous sets. Upon its release, it received a polarized reception from the competitive community. While some players praised its utility as a strategic equalizer in dire situations, others criticized its high mana cost and the inherent unpredictability of its impact on established board control, leading to its status as a polarizing but memorable staple for casual players.
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