Magic: The Gathering

Swords to Plowshares

Pro Tour Collector Set et52sb • uncommon

Set: Pro Tour Collector Set
Collector number: et52sb
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Jeff A. Menges
Finish: Gold

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Lore

Why it matters

This uncommon instant card from the Pro Tour Collector Set serves as a definitive example of early removal magic, forcing players to weigh the loss of an opponent’s creature against the life gain they receive in exchange. Its inclusion in this specialized set frames it as a cornerstone of strategic play, valued by collectors for its long-standing role in shaping the tempo of a match.

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What it does

Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Swords to Plowshares was originally introduced in the Alpha edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a quintessential white removal spell. The card reflects the game's early top-down design philosophy, where the mechanics were intended to mirror the biblical concept of turning weapons into tools for peace. By exiling an opponent's creature in exchange for life, it established a high-efficiency benchmark that remains one of the most recognizable and widely played cards in the game's long history.

The artwork for this specific version was provided by Jeff A. Menges, whose illustrations helped define the dark, fantasy-inspired aesthetic of the game’s formative years. The Pro Tour Collector Set iteration, marked by its distinct border and commemorative status, was released to honor the burgeoning professional circuit. This version of the card is celebrated by players for its classic aesthetic, preserving the evocative, hand-painted style that became a hallmark of early Magic art before the transition to more standardized digital formats.

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About Swords to Plowshares

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