Relic Crush is a green Instant card from the Zendikar expansion, designed to remove multiple artifacts and enchantments from play.
Relic Crush
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar
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Released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion, Relic Crush (card number 179) is a staple of the green mana color identity in Magic: The Gathering. This Instant card requires five mana to cast and targets the destruction of an artifact or enchantment, with the potential to destroy up to one additional target of the same type. This capability makes it a significant tool for board control, allowing players to clear opposing threats efficiently. Relic Crush fits into this thematic landscape, reflecting the pervasive influence of decay and the need to overcome powerful magical constructs. Collector interest often stems from the card's place within this pivotal set, which revitalized the game's exploration of new mechanical and narrative depths. For Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, owning a copy of Relic Crush offers a tangible connection to this era of the game's history. Whether for casual play, casual deck building, or simply as part of a Zendikar collection, this card represents a key piece of the set's strategic identity. The artwork by Steven Belledin complements the card's function, though collectors primarily value the card for its rules text and set provenance. As a Common rarity, it serves as an accessible entry point for those looking to complete their Zendikar binder or understand the mechanical foundations of green removal spells. By focusing on the card's identity and role within the Zendikar block, collectors can appreciate its historical context and gameplay utility. This product highlights the card's attributes, ensuring that buyers understand its place in the broader Magic ecosystem. Collectors interested in the Zendikar block often seek out cards like Relic Crush to complete their sets or to utilize in specific formats.
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Relic Crush
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Steven Belledin
Card Stock
English
{4}{G}
Instant
G
Card Text
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Destroy target artifact or enchantment and up to one other target artifact or enchantment.
There are many ruins, but there used to be many more.











