Quick Answer

Beacon of Destiny is a rare Creature — Human Cleric from LGN (LGN) costing {1}{W}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Commander.

Beacon of Destiny MTG card

Beacon of Destiny

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

{T}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, that damage is dealt to this creature instead.

"We all borrowed life from the Ancestor to exist in this world. Today, I repay that debt."

Card Stats

1/3 rare CMC: 2.0 LGN LGN 🎨 Tim Hildebrandt

Market Prices

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$0.40
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TCGPlayer
$3.50
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$0.49
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$3.49
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€0.30
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€3.00
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beacon of Destiny? Basics

Beacon of Destiny is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, that damage is dealt to this creature instead."

How much mana does Beacon of Destiny cost to cast? Basics

Beacon of Destiny has a mana cost of {1}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Beacon of Destiny's mana cost of {1}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Beacon of Destiny has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Beacon of Destiny's current oracle text is: "{T}: The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, that damage is dealt to this creature instead."

What is the current price of Beacon of Destiny? Pricing

The current market price for Beacon of Destiny is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.5 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Beacon of Destiny? Pricing

You can purchase Beacon of Destiny from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Beacon of Destiny normal: $0.4 | foil: $3.5

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Beacon of Destiny in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Beacon of Destiny in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Beacon of Destiny is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Beacon of Destiny in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Legacy? Legality

Beacon of Destiny is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Vintage? Legality

Beacon of Destiny is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Beacon of Destiny legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Beacon of Destiny in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Beacon of Destiny from? Details

This printing of Beacon of Destiny is from LGN (LGN), with collector number 5.

Beacon of Destiny may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Beacon of Destiny's rarity? Details

Beacon of Destiny is a rare card in LGN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Beacon of Destiny? Details

Beacon of Destiny was illustrated by Tim Hildebrandt.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Beacon of Destiny's power and toughness? Details

Beacon of Destiny is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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