Beacon of Destruction
Beacon of Destruction Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Beacon of Destruction is $0.28 (DDS #35), and the most expensive is $1.99 (5DN #61, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.40, down 2.4% over 7 days, up 53.9% over 30 days, up 90.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.41 (2026).
Beacon of Destruction Printings & Prices
Beacon of Destruction has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Beacon of Destruction: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for 10E #189 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 10E #189 | Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | 5DN #61 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| starcitygames | 5DN #61 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #61 | Foil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 5DN #61 | Nonfoil | $0.15 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | 10E #189 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 10E #189 | Foil | $0.10 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 5DN #61 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | DDS #35 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
| starcitygames | 10E #189 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | — | — |
Beacon of Destruction Rules Text & Legality
Beacon of Destruction deals 5 damage to any target. Shuffle Beacon of Destruction into its owner's library.
Beacon of Destruction is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Beacon of Destruction Rulings
- Jul 15, 2007 If a Beacon is countered or doesn’t resolve, it’s put into its owner’s graveyard, not shuffled into the library.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Beacon of Destruction has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDS #35 | 2017-03-31 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #189 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 10E #189 | 2007-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| 5DN #61 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
| 5DN #61 | 2004-06-04 | Rare | Standard |
DDS #35 
10E #189 
5DN #61 Beacon of Destruction in Commander
Beacon of Destruction is the #18,049 most-played card on EDHREC, down 82 places over the last 30 days.
Beacon of Destruction FAQ
How much is Beacon of Destruction worth?
Beacon of Destruction is worth about $0.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $1.99 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Beacon of Destruction legal in Commander?
Yes — Beacon of Destruction is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Beacon of Destruction been reprinted?
Yes — Beacon of Destruction has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Beacon of Destruction cheap?
Beacon of Destruction trades at about $0.40 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#18,049 on EDHREC).