Crash Through

Crash Through was introduced in the Core Set 2019 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in July 2018. Designed as a common-rarity red sorcery, its mechanics focus on the core red color identity of temporary aggression: granting a creature trample while replacing itself with a new card. This iteration was intended to provide players with a functional, low-cost utility spell that emphasizes the 'can't stop me' ethos of red decks during the high-speed gameplay characteristic of the standard rotation at the time.

The card features illustration by Johann Bodin, who rendered a dynamic, kinetic scene reflecting the title's sense of forward momentum. Within the design philosophy of the Core Set, which often balances accessibility for newer players with tools for veterans, the card was received as a solid, reliable inclusion for aggressive archetypes known as 'Red Deck Wins.' Its design is straightforward, prioritizing immediate tactical advantage over complex board states, fitting seamlessly into the set's broader mission to provide foundational staples for various formats.