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Cleansing Beam
CMD · Commander 2011 #116 · Uncommon · released 2011-06-17
{4}{R}
Instant
Radiance — Cleansing Beam deals 2 damage to target creature and each other creature that shares a color with it.
"Justice is toothless without punishment. Righteousness cannot succeed without the suffering of the guilty."
—Razia, Boros archangel
Cleansing Beam is an uncommon red instant from Commander 2011 (2011). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2005 to 2017. Recent market prices range from $0.17 to $0.38 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.36
Format legality
Where you can play Cleansing Beam in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.17 to $0.38 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ravnica: City of Guilds at $0.17.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravnica: City of Guilds | 118 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.38 |
| Commander 2011 This page | 116 | Uncommon | $0.36 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 78 | Uncommon | $0.33 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2005-10-01All creatures that share a color are affected, even your own.
- 2005-10-01A creature “shares a color” with any creature that is at least one of its colors. For example, a green-white creature shares a color with creatures that are green, white, green-white, red-white, black-green, and so on.
- 2005-10-01If it targets a colorless creature, it doesn’t affect any other creatures. A colorless creature shares a color with nothing, not even other colorless creatures.
- 2005-10-01You check which creatures share a color with the target when the spell resolves.
- 2005-10-01Only one creature is targeted. If that creature leaves the battlefield or otherwise becomes an illegal target, the entire spell doesn’t resolve. No other creatures are affected.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleansing Beam legal in Commander?
Yes — Cleansing Beam is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Cleansing Beam legal in?
Cleansing Beam is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Cleansing Beam been printed?
Cleansing Beam has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2005 to 2017.
What is the cheapest printing of Cleansing Beam?
The cheapest printing is Ravnica: City of Guilds (#118) at about $0.17.
Who illustrated Cleansing Beam?
This printing of Cleansing Beam was illustrated by Pat Lee.