Swords to Plowshares
Limited Edition Beta 41 • uncommon
- Set
- Limited Edition Beta
- Collector number
- 41
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jeff A. Menges
- Market price
- $486.55
What it does
Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricBanned
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Swords to Plowshares was released in 1993 as part of the Limited Edition Beta set for Magic: The Gathering, the foundational trading card game designed by Richard Garfield. As one of the most efficient removal spells in the game’s early history, it established a mechanical archetype for white mana, balancing a powerful effect with a minor drawback. The card was created during a period when the game’s design philosophy emphasized high-impact, low-cost interactions that defined the competitive meta for decades.
The card features iconic original artwork by Jeff A. Menges, who produced numerous illustrations for the game’s earliest sets. His style, characterized by a distinct, painterly fantasy aesthetic, helped cement the visual identity of the game during its formative years. Upon release, the card was immediately recognized by players for its tactical versatility, remaining a staple in various formats and solidifying its status as an essential piece of trading card history.
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