Combust
Magic 2011 130 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 130
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
This spell can't be countered.
Combust deals 5 damage to target white or blue creature. The damage can't be prevented.
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
Combust was released in 2010 as part of the Magic 2011 core set, designed by Wizards of the Coast to provide a targeted removal option within the red color identity. Mechanically, the card was crafted to counter the prevailing dominance of white and blue control strategies, specifically aiming to punish players relying on protection from red or counterspells that would otherwise invalidate red's burn spells. Its inclusion in the set reinforced a tactical utility for red decks that typically struggle against uncounterable blue permanents.
The artwork for Combust was illustrated by Jason Chan, whose work frequently appeared in Magic: The Gathering throughout the late 2000s and early 2010s. Chan opted for a high-intensity visual representation of fire magic, emphasizing the raw, destructive capability inherent to red spells. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its specific utility in sideboard play, becoming a staple tool for red-based aggressive decks looking to navigate complex tournament environments where white protection creatures were common.
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