Swords to Plowshares
Strixhaven Mystical Archive 10 • rare
- Set
- Strixhaven Mystical Archive
- Collector number
- 10
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- $5.36
What it does
Exile target creature. Its controller gains life equal to its power.
"The blademaster turned his fury to his new foes: root rot and cabbage slugs."— *Myths and Miracles, Vol. VII*
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 originally introduced in the 1993 Alpha edition of Magic: The Gathering as a premier white removal spell. Its design reflects the pacifist ethos of white mana, mechanically exiling a creature in exchange for granting its controller life. By the time it was featured in the 2021 Strixhaven Mystical Archive, the card had long established itself as a foundational element of the game’s competitive landscape, prized for its efficiency and low mana cost.
The Strixhaven Mystical Archive version reimagines the classic card with specialized, elaborate artwork designed to reflect the scholarly and arcane aesthetic of the Strixhaven University setting. This specific iteration sought to elevate the card’s presentation through premium foil treatments and distinct, ornate borders, catering to collectors who value both gameplay utility and artistic flair. It was received as a highly desirable collectible, successfully bridging the gap between utilitarian game piece and artistic display item.
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