Smite the Monstrous
Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters 29 • common
- Set
- Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Destroy target creature with power 4 or greater.
Though the old holy wards and roadside shrines have begun to fail, faith in Avacyn still holds true power.
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
Smite the Monstrous was first released in 2013 as part of the Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters set. This product was designed to tap into the archetypal conflict between heroic figures and mythical beasts, themes central to the Theros block of Magic: The Gathering. The card was specifically included in the 'Heroes' deck to provide players with a thematic removal tool capable of dealing with the large, high-toughness creature tokens and monsters featured in the opposing deck.
The card features artwork by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific illustrator known for his work on iconic Magic cards. Briclot's design emphasizes the raw, dynamic action of a singular, well-aimed strike against an overwhelming foe, perfectly capturing the high-fantasy aesthetic of the set. Upon its release, it was received as a functional and flavorful common, appreciated by players for its clear mechanical purpose within the Duel Decks format and its role as a narrative-driven gameplay element.
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