Smash to Smithereens
Magic Origins 163 • common
- Set
- Magic Origins
- Collector number
- 163
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Pete Venters
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Destroy target artifact. Smash to Smithereens deals 3 damage to that artifact's controller.
The giant Tarvik dreamed that trinkets and machines caused all the world's woe. When he awoke from his troubled sleep, he took the name Tarvik Relicsmasher.
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
Smash to Smithereens was introduced in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Magic Origins. As a core set designed to bridge the gap between player-focused lore and mechanical accessibility, it served as a semi-reprint or functional evolution of existing artifact destruction spells. The card reflects the aggressive, pyrotechnic aesthetic of the Red color identity, emphasizing direct damage as a secondary effect of destroying equipment or artifacts.
The card features artwork by Lake Hurwitz, who was tasked with visualizing a high-impact, chaotic destruction scene typical of Goblin engineering or Red-aligned magic. The illustration focuses on the visceral sensation of metal shattering, aiming to communicate the card's function clearly to players. Upon release, it was well-received by the competitive community as a staple sideboard option for formats like Modern, where its efficiency in handling artifacts while punishing opponents made it a reliable utility card.
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