Time Wipe

Time Wipe was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 2019 War of the Spark expansion, designed as a white and blue sorcery that balances a battlefield reset with the ability to preserve one of the player's own creatures. The card represents a strategic pivot, offering control-oriented players a way to clear the board of threats while simultaneously retrieving a valuable permanent to be replayed later. Its design reflects the thematic intersection of time manipulation and tactical protection central to the Azorius Senate's identity.

The version from the Dominaria United Commander set, numbered 173 and illustrated by Svetlin Velinov, maintains the functional mechanics of the original card while aligning with the aesthetics of the Dominaria-themed releases. Velinov, a long-time contributor to the game's visual identity, utilized his signature style to depict the magical act of temporal erasure. Upon its inclusion in this commander-focused set, the card was well-received by players for its continued utility in multiplayer formats, where board control and recursive value are essential components of a successful deck.