Arc Trail
Scars of Mirrodin 81 • uncommon
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 81
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Marc Simonetti
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Arc Trail deals 2 damage to any target and 1 damage to any other target.
"Don't try to hit your enemies. Concentrate on the space between them, and fill the air with doom."— Spear-Tribe teaching
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arc Trail was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set marked a thematic return to the metal-dominated plane of Mirrodin, where the invading Phyrexians began to corrupt the world's metallic ecosystem. Mechanically, the card serves as a versatile red burn spell, designed to split damage between a creature and its controller, reflecting the tactical combat style prevalent in the game's red color identity during that era.
The artwork for Arc Trail was created by illustrator Matt Cavotta, a long-time contributor to the game who often focused on evocative, action-oriented pieces. His design depicts the raw, destructive energy of fire magic manifesting in a landscape of jagged metal and oil, aligning with the dark, industrial aesthetic of the set. Upon its release, the card became a staple in various formats, particularly for its efficiency in dealing with small-creature strategies common in competitive play.
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