The 2004 Fifth Dawn foil release of Beacon of Creation is a rare sorcery card (#82) from Magic: The Gathering, renowned for its ability to generate insect tokens based on Forest resources.
Beacon of Creation
2004 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Dawn
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Description
Released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn expansion, the Beacon of Creation card (number 82) stands as a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history. This rare sorcery card, illustrated by Mark Tedin, features a green mana cost of {3}{G} and a mana value of 4. Its primary effect allows players to create a 1/1 green Insect creature token for every Forest they control, making it a potent resource generator for decks focused on green mana acceleration. The card’s design is part of the 5DN set code, which marked the conclusion of the Mirrodin block. As a foil version, this edition of Beacon of Creation offers a distinct visual finish that collectors and players often seek to distinguish from their non-foil counterparts. The flavor text hints at the arrival of Mirrodin's final sun, adding narrative depth to the gameplay experience. Shuffling the card back into its owner's library after resolution adds a layer of strategic randomness, preventing it from being reused immediately in the same turn. For collectors, the combination of the rare rarity, the foil treatment, and the iconic Fifth Dawn era makes this card a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. It represents a key moment in the game's lore and mechanics, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic depth and artistic heritage of the early 2000s expansions. Whether you are building a themed collection or looking for powerful cards for your deck, the Beacon of Creation foil is a noteworthy item to consider.
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Beacon of Creation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{G}
Sorcery
G
Card Text
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Create a 1/1 green Insect creature token for each Forest you control. Shuffle Beacon of Creation into its owner's library.
A chorus of life heralds the arrival of Mirrodin's final sun.






