Torch the Tower
Wilds of Eldraine 378 • common
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 378
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Uriah Voth
- Market price
- $1.45
What it does
Bargain (You may sacrifice an artifact, enchantment, or token as you cast this spell.)
Torch the Tower deals 2 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If this spell was bargained, instead it deals 3 damage to that permanent and you scry 1.
If a permanent dealt damage by Torch the Tower would die this turn, exile it instead.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Torch the Tower was introduced in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set Wilds of Eldraine. The set was designed to revisit the plane of Eldraine, drawing heavy inspiration from classic fairy tales and high-fantasy folklore, reimagining these tropes through a darker, more whimsical lens. Mechanically, the card serves as a versatile removal spell, reflecting the set's focus on the 'roles' and 'bargains' that define the plane's unique storybook aesthetic.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Caio Monteiro, who focused on capturing the explosive, destructive nature of the spell within a magical context. The artwork highlights the contrast between the rigid structure of the tower and the chaotic, flickering energy of the fire, aligning with the art direction's goal of emphasizing Eldraine's enchanting yet perilous atmosphere. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its efficiency in both Constructed and Limited formats, becoming a staple tool for red-aligned decks.
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