Magic: The Gathering

Vanquish

Fifth Dawn 20 • uncommon

Set: Fifth Dawn
Collector number: 20
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Instant
Colors: White
Artist: Carl Critchlow
Market price: $0.10

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$0.10market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.07 – $0.10 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Fifth Dawn set, Vanquish serves as a targeted removal option that rewards players for focusing on specific threats. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the strategic depth required to navigate the distinct mechanical environment of its source set.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy target blocking creature.

"All beings have an inner light. Let me show you yours."— Ushanti, leonin seer

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Vanquish was released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn expansion, the concluding set in the Mirrodin block for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Set on the artificial, metal-dominated world of Mirrodin, the expansion introduced mechanics revolving around artifact interaction and the thematic struggle between the world's original inhabitants and the encroaching influence of the Mycosynth. As a white instant-speed spell, Vanquish was designed to provide players with a situational removal tool that specifically targeted creatures with high toughness, reflecting the set's focus on metallic resilience.

The card features artwork by Greg Staples, whose illustrative style often leans into atmospheric, high-fantasy detailing. Staples was tasked with capturing the concept of a tactical strike against an armored opponent, emphasizing the 'vanquishing' of a formidable entity. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility spell, appreciated in limited formats for its ability to bypass certain defensive boards, though it remained less prominent in constructed competitive play compared to more versatile removal options available at the time.

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