The Great Aurora (Card 179) is a mythic rare foil sorcery from the 2015 Magic Origins set, featuring a powerful board-wiping effect.
The Great Aurora
2015 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic Origins
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The Great Aurora (Card Number 179) stands out in the Magic Origins set as a high-impact mythic rare sorcery. Released in 2015, this card is distinguished by its foil finish and artwork by Sam Burley. In gameplay, it serves as a dramatic board reset, requiring each player to shuffle their hand and permanents back into their library and draw that many cards. Players can then put any number of land cards from their hand onto the battlefield before the card itself is exiled. This unique mechanic makes it a memorable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Collectors seeking to complete the Magic Origins base set will find this foil version highly desirable due to its mythic rarity and visual appeal. The card’s five-mana cost and game-altering effect have cemented its place in the modern Magic history. For investors and hobbyists alike, owning a pristine example of this card from the 2015 release offers a tangible connection to one of Magic’s most celebrated expansions. Whether you are building a vintage collection or looking to add a powerful card to your display, The Great Aurora represents a significant milestone in the Magic Origins journey.
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The Great Aurora
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Sam Burley
Card Stock
English
Foil
{6}{G}{G}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Each player shuffles all cards from their hand and all permanents they own into their library, then draws that many cards. Each player may put any number of land cards from their hand onto the battlefield. Exile The Great Aurora.