Terminate
Commander Anthology 195 • common
- Set
- Commander Anthology
- Collector number
- 195
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- black mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Wayne Reynolds
- Market price
- $0.51
What it does
Destroy target creature. It can't be regenerated.
"I've seen death before. My mother succumbing to illness, my comrades bleeding on the battlefield . . . But I'd never seen anything as dreadful as that."— Taani, berserker of Etlan
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Terminate was originally introduced in the Alara Reborn expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 2009. As a staple removal spell within the Grixis color identity, it reflects the aggressive, destructive design philosophy of the Shards of Alara block, specifically the obsidian-crusted aesthetic of the Grixis shard. Its mechanical function—destroying a creature that cannot be regenerated—solidifies its role as a high-efficiency tool for competitive play.
The art was commissioned from Wayne Reynolds, a long-time illustrator for the franchise known for his dynamic, action-oriented style. In this piece, Reynolds focuses on the visceral moment of magical obliteration, utilizing his signature high-contrast lighting and sharp, jagged lines to convey the finality of the spell. The version included in the 2017 Commander Anthology reprint retains this iconic illustration, serving as a widely accessible inclusion for multiplayer-focused decks.
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