Astral Steel
Scourge 2 • common
- Set
- Scourge
- Collector number
- 2
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
Target creature gets +1/+2 until end of turn.
Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn. You may choose new targets for the copies.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Astral Steel was released in 2003 as part of the Scourge set, the final expansion of the Onslaught block in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to wrap up the block's mechanical focus on tribal synergies and high-mana-cost spells, with the 'storm' mechanic making its debut in this release. The card was crafted to support the equipment sub-theme introduced earlier in the block, serving as a tactical tool to grant creatures indestructible status for a single turn.
The artwork for Astral Steel was commissioned from illustrator Daren Bader, whose work has been a staple of the game for many years. Bader’s design intent was to capture the ephemeral, protective nature of the spell, utilizing a signature aesthetic that blends metallic textures with ethereal lighting effects. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility spell, valued primarily for its specific defensive application in limited play environments rather than as a centerpiece for competitive constructed decks.
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