Quick Answer

Beacon of Unrest is a rare Sorcery from 10E (10E) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.56 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Beacon of Unrest MTG card

Beacon of Unrest

Sorcery

Card Text

Put target artifact or creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Shuffle Beacon of Unrest into its owner's library.

A vertical scream pierces the night air and echoes doom through the clouds.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 10E 10E 🎨 Alan Pollack

Market Prices

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$0.56
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TCGPlayer
$2.43
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$1.29
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$4.99
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€0.53
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€4.58
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (11 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beacon of Unrest? Basics

Beacon of Unrest is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put target artifact or creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Shuffle Beacon of Unrest into its owner's library."

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

Beacon of Unrest has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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 Unrest's mana cost of {3}{B}{B} 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 Unrest has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Unrest's current oracle text is: "Put target artifact or creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. Shuffle Beacon of Unrest into its owner's library."

What is the current price of Beacon of Unrest? Pricing

The current market price for Beacon of Unrest is approximately $0.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.53 EUR.

Where can I buy Beacon of Unrest? Pricing

You can purchase Beacon of Unrest 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 Unrest normal: $0.56 | foil: $2.43

Is Beacon of Unrest legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Beacon of Unrest legal in Modern? Legality

Beacon of Unrest is Legal in Modern format.

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

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

Beacon of Unrest 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 Unrest legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Beacon of Unrest 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 Unrest legal in Legacy? Legality

Beacon of Unrest is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Beacon of Unrest legal in Vintage? Legality

Beacon of Unrest 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 Unrest legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Beacon of Unrest 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 Unrest from? Details

This printing of Beacon of Unrest is from 10E (10E), with collector number 129.

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

What is Beacon of Unrest's rarity? Details

Beacon of Unrest is a rare card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Beacon of Unrest? Details

Beacon of Unrest was illustrated by Alan Pollack.

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

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