Red Sun's Zenith, card #74 from the 2011 Mirrodin Besieged expansion. This Sorcery offers a powerful mechanism to exile creatures, making it a notable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection.
Red Sun's Zenith
2011 • Magic: The Gathering • Mirrodin Besieged
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Red Sun's Zenith is a Sorcery card from the 2011 Mirrodin Besieged expansion, designated as card number 74 within the set. Published by Wizards of the Coast under the Magic: The Gathering brand, this card is classified as Rare. The artwork for this release was created by Svetlin Velinov, whose illustrations are a defining characteristic of the Mirrodin Besieged era. In terms of gameplay mechanics, Red Sun's Zenith carries a mana cost of {X}{R} and has a mana value of 1. It is a single-red card, meaning its color identity is restricted to red. The card's primary effect allows the player to deal X damage to any target. A distinctive feature of this card is its secondary ability: if a creature dealt damage by this spell would die during that turn, it is exiled instead of being sent to the graveyard. Following the resolution of its effect, the card is shuffled back into its owner's library, making it reusable in future turns rather than a one-time use discard. For collectors of trading card games, this card represents a specific moment in the Mirrodin Besieged storyline. Owning card #74 provides a tangible connection to this expansion's unique aesthetic and mechanical contributions. Whether you are building a thematic collection of rare Sorceries or focusing on complete set completion, Red Sun's Zenith stands out due to its efficient mana cost and potent exile effect. It remains a significant piece for enthusiasts who appreciate the strategic depth and historical context of Magic: The Gathering's mid-2010s releases.
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Red Sun's Zenith
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Svetlin Velinov
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English
{X}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Red Sun's Zenith deals X damage to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead. Shuffle Red Sun's Zenith into its owner's library.






