Wizards has released a statement concerning the name of an upcoming card from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, Spacegodzilla, Death Corona. The name is changing.

  • The card was unable to be changed before the first printing of the set.
  • Magic Arena will have the new name, Spacegodzilla, Void Invader instead.

You can see the old and new version of the card below. This card is one of the alternate art "Godzilla Series" prints, taking over Void Beckoner.

 

Quote From Wizards

Months ago, when Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths was finalized, the world was a very different place. As we all adjust to a world altered by the spread of COVID-19, the word "corona" has taken on a new meaning.

In context, the card we're about to show you made sense when it was originally conceived—"the Corona Beam" is Spacegodzilla's traditional breath weapon. However, we were unable to change our printing in time to address the new meaning of corona. The initial printing of Ikoria will arrive on shelves soon and this card will be part of the set, but we are taking steps to remove or change the card where possible.

First, all reprints of Ikoria will remove this card. Second, we'll be renaming the card on Magic: The Gathering Arena to Spacegodzilla, Void Invader. Finally, Magic Online, which will be offering the special Godzilla Series Monster versions of cards only in Treasure Chests, will not distribute this card.

Note that this is a special version of the card Void Beckoner, which will not be affected by any changes.

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