Beacon of Unrest

Description

Released in 2022, Beacon of Unrest is a rare sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering Warhammer 40,000 Commander subset. Identified by card number 194, this black mana spell provides a powerful mechanism for graveyard recursion within the game. The card requires a mana cost of three generic mana and two black mana, totaling five mana value, to cast. The card's primary ability allows a player to target an artifact or creature card from a graveyard and put it onto the battlefield under their control. To balance this powerful effect, the card includes a unique drawback: after resolving, the player must shuffle Beacon of Unrest back into its owner's library. This mechanic ensures the card remains in play only for a single turn, preventing indefinite reuse without further casting. Flavor text on the card reads, "Rise and serve me once more," attributed to Trazyn the Infinite, grounding the mechanical effect in the narrative of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The card was illustrated by Rafater, whose artwork complements the dark, necromantic theme of the subset. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek this card for its unique interaction with the graveyard and its thematic tie to the popular sci-fi franchise. The Warhammer 40,000 set brings a distinct aesthetic and mechanical flavor to the Commander format, appealing to fans of both the card game and the tabletop universe. This card represents a key piece for players building decks focused on resurrecting powerful artifacts or creatures.