Active Volcano
Legends 130 • common
- Set
- Legends
- Collector number
- 130
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Justin Hampton
- Market price
- $0.49
What it does
Choose one —
• Destroy target blue permanent.
• Return target Island to its owner's hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Active Volcano was released in 1994 as part of the Legends expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for introducing the multi-colored card format and legendary permanents, reflecting the game's shift toward more complex narrative themes and intricate mechanics. The card was designed to provide a specific tactical answer to green-aligned decks, embodying the elemental, destructive aesthetic that defined the early aesthetic direction of the trading card game.
The illustration for the card was created by artist Dan Frazier, whose work is a cornerstone of the game's foundational visual style. Frazier employed a distinct, painterly approach to capture the raw energy of a volcanic eruption, focusing on bold colors and dramatic movement. Upon its release, the card was viewed by players as a specialized sideboard tool, serving as a functional piece of the era's competitive meta-game rather than a purely aesthetic collectible.
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