Swords to Plowshares
Special Guests 54 • mythic
- Set
- Special Guests
- Collector number
- 54
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $16.95
What it does
Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.
"I'm not as quick as I used to be, but the wheat doesn't mind."
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 first appeared in the Alpha edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, conceptualized as one of the most efficient white removal spells in the game's history. It functions by permanently exiling a creature in exchange for giving its controller life equal to that creature's power, a design choice that established the color identity of white as a balance between control and resource concession. Over decades, it has become a cornerstone of the Legacy and Commander formats.
This specific iteration from the Special Guests series features art by Izzy, a long-time contributor to the game known for a distinct, painterly aesthetic that often highlights light and texture. Released as part of an effort to refresh iconic staples with contemporary artistic interpretations, Izzy's design emphasizes the thematic transition from weapon to agricultural tool. The piece was received warmly by the community, blending a classic, high-utility game mechanic with a modern, expressive visual style that honors the card's original intent.
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