Swords to Plowshares
Foundations Commander 53 • uncommon
- Set
- Foundations Commander
- Collector number
- 53
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
What it does
Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.
"The arc of my blade has carved a path of light for the peace that will follow."
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 is one of the most iconic cards in the history of Magic: The Gathering, first appearing in the Alpha set in 1993. Originally conceived as a centerpiece of white removal, the card represents the thematic transition of a creature into a peaceful agricultural existence, providing a highly efficient way to exile a target creature in exchange for life points. The design by Richard Garfield established a standard for white mana's tactical identity, balancing powerful utility with a fair mechanical cost.
The Foundations Commander version, featuring collector number 53, serves as a modern iteration of this historic staple. This release maintains the classic, minimalist design philosophy that has defined the card for over three decades, ensuring its continued relevance in both casual and competitive formats. It is widely regarded as the premier removal spell in the game, appreciated by players for its simplicity and the deep historical legacy it carries within the deck-building community.
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