Surge of Righteousness
Dragons of Tarkir 42 • uncommon
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Marco Nelor
- Market price
- $0.07
What it does
Destroy target black or red creature that's attacking or blocking. You gain 2 life.
Though she stood alone, she struck with the force of an army.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Surge of Righteousness was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a tactical tool for the white color identity, specifically crafted to serve as a sideboard response against decks featuring black or red aggressive creatures. Its existence reflects the set's mechanical focus on clan-based synergies and the cyclical conflict inherent in the plane of Tarkir.
The illustration was rendered by artist Magali Villeneuve, who was tasked with depicting a moment of divine or disciplined intervention typical of the Dromoka clan. Her work is noted for its clean, ethereal aesthetic, emphasizing the light-based magic of the setting. Upon its release, the card saw immediate play in competitive formats, particularly Standard, where its low mana cost and efficient removal effect against specific color pairs earned it a reputation as a staple utility spell.
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