Blast from the Past
Unsanctioned 48 • rare
- Set
- Unsanctioned
- Collector number
- 48
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Madness red mana, cycling 1 generic mana red mana, kicker 2 generic mana red mana, flashback 3 generic mana red mana, buyback 4 generic mana red mana
Blast from the Past deals 2 damage to any target. If this spell was kicked, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Blast from the Past was released in 2020 as part of the Unsanctioned boxed set, a standalone experience designed for Magic: The Gathering that highlights the game's 'silver-bordered' tradition. This subset of cards, known for breaking traditional rules, was created to provide a humorous and experimental departure from the mechanics of standard competitive play. The card was designed to evoke themes of time travel and historical intervention, leaning into the lighthearted, meta-fictional tone that defines the Un-sets.
The artwork for this card was illustrated by David Palumbo, who employed a detailed, painterly style to capture the chaotic energy of the card's effect. The design aims to blend vintage aesthetic sensibilities with the whimsical nature of the Unsanctioned product line. Upon its release, the set was received as a curated, replayable draft experience, praised for its willingness to prioritize player enjoyment and thematic playfulness over the strict mechanical constraints of traditional formats.
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About Blast from the Past
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