The Beacon of Immortality, card number 1 from the 2017 Explorers of Ixalan expansion in Magic: The Gathering. A distinctive white instant designed by Rob Alexander.
Beacon of Immortality
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Explorers of Ixalan
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The Beacon of Immortality is recognized as card number 1 within the 2017 Explorers of Ixalan expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This white instant card, identified by set code E02, carries a mana cost of {5}{W} and a mana value of 6. Designed by Rob Alexander, the card features a specific gameplay effect that doubles the life totals of two target players before shuffling itself back into its owner's library. Collectors often seek this card for its position as the first numbered release in the set, making it a notable entry for those building comprehensive collections of the Ixalan storyline. The product represents a key piece of the 2017 Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape, appealing to enthusiasts of the white color identity and set completionists. For investors and hobbyists alike, understanding the card's role as a white instant with a six mana value is essential for evaluating its place within the broader TCG ecosystem. Whether you are a long-time Magic player or new to the hobby, this card offers a glimpse into the design philosophy of the 2017 release. The inclusion of flavor text describing a cave flooding with light adds narrative depth, connecting the mechanical effect to the world-building of the Ixalan setting.
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Beacon of Immortality
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rob Alexander
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English
{5}{W}
Instant
W
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Double target player's life total. Shuffle Beacon of Immortality into its owner's library.
The cave floods with light. A thousand rays shine forth and meld into one.