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Path to Exile

Path to Exile

Instant

uncommon

Exile target creature. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put that card onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.

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Semantic Tags

Specifically removes creatures — destroy, exile, damage, or -X/-X.

Removes threats by exiling rather than destroying — bypasses indestructible and death triggers.

Removes threats by exiling rather than destroying — bypasses indestructible and death triggers.

Removalmechanical

Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.

Removalvector

Answers an opponent's threat by destroying, exiling, bouncing, or otherwise removing a permanent or spell.

Format Legality

commanderlegal
oathbreakerlegal
modernlegal
pioneernot legal
standardnot legal
legacylegal
vintagelegal
paupernot legal
historiclegal
explorernot legal
alchemynot legal

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Printings (54)

Rulings

2026-01-27

If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Path to Exile tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. The creature's controller won't search for a basic land card.

2026-01-27

The controller of the exiled creature isn't required to search their library for a basic land. If that player doesn't, the player won't shuffle their library.