Unlicensed Disintegration
Friday Night Magic 2017 5 • rare
- Set
- Friday Night Magic 2017
- Collector number
- 5
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Florian de Gesincourt
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Destroy target creature. If you control an artifact, Unlicensed Disintegration deals 3 damage to that creature's controller.
"I'd stand back if I were you."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Unlicensed Disintegration was originally released in the 2016 expansion Kaladesh, a set defined by its vibrant, artifact-focused aesthetic and steampunk-inspired inventions. The card depicts a Khenra mercenary utilizing a specialized device to neutralize a threat, perfectly encapsulating the chaotic, high-stakes atmosphere of the plane’s inventive culture. This specific version, issued as part of the 2017 Friday Night Magic promotional series, features a distinct foil treatment and a unique border design intended to reward participants in local hobby store play events.
The card’s artwork was crafted by Igor Kieryluk, who utilized a dynamic composition to emphasize the visceral nature of the spell’s effect. Within the Magic: The Gathering competitive community, the card became a staple of 'Grixis' colored decks during its time in the Standard format due to its dual utility of removal and direct damage. Its inclusion in the 2017 Friday Night Magic set is representative of a period when Wizards of the Coast utilized these promotional releases to celebrate top-performing cards in the organized play ecosystem.
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