Beacon of Destruction
10ETenth Edition/#189/2007RareReprint
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.59
Cardmarket€0.11
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.62
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.09
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.59High $0.59Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.62TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 29.2%30d▲ 51.2%90d▲ 55.0%
90d high
$0.62
90d low
$0.40
Paper printings priced
3
Currently 3rd
Cheapest paper printing
$0.33
Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might
- Up 51.2% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $0.62.
- This is the most expensive paper printing currently priced (3 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 94% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Beacon of Destruction deals 5 damage to any target. Shuffle Beacon of Destruction into its owner's library.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc15 Jul 2007
If a Beacon is countered or doesn’t resolve, it’s put into its owner’s graveyard, not shuffled into the library.
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About this card
Beacon of Destruction
Beacon of Destruction is an Instant, with mana cost {3}{R}{R} (mana value 5). Printed 3 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.62 (up 51.2% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Beacon of Destruction FAQ
How much is Beacon of Destruction worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Beacon of Destruction is $0.62. It is up 51.2% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.40 to $0.62.
What is the cheapest printing of Beacon of Destruction?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Duel Decks: Mind vs. Might at $0.33 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Beacon of Destruction?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Tenth Edition at $0.62 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Beacon of Destruction are there?
Beacon of Destruction has been printed 3 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Beacon of Destruction first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from 5DN #61, released 2004-06-04.
What is the newest printing of Beacon of Destruction?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DDS #35, released 2017-03-31.
Is there a foil version of Beacon of Destruction?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $1.20 versus $0.62 for nonfoil, which is 94% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Beacon of Destruction legal in Commander?
Yes, Beacon of Destruction is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.