Magic: The Gathering

Earthquake

Portal Second Age 94 • rare

Set: Portal Second Age
Collector number: 94
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: X mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Jeffrey R. Busch
Market price: $16.34

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$16.34market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$12.72 – $16.34 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific set, Earthquake serves as a powerful board-clearing mechanic that forces players to carefully manage their creatures on the table. Its inclusion in this collection marks it as a significant piece of game history, prized by those who value both its strategic utility and its status as a sought-after find.

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What it does

Earthquake deals X damage to each creature without flying and each player.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Earthquake was released as part of the Portal Second Age set in 1998, a standalone expansion for the Magic: The Gathering card game designed specifically for introductory play. This set aimed to broaden the game's appeal by simplifying complex rules and focusing on a more straightforward, flavorful tactical experience. The card itself represents a classic red-mana effect, dealing damage to all creatures without flying and each player, effectively resetting the board state in a high-stakes display of elemental power.

The illustration was crafted by artist Carl Critchlow, whose work frequently defined the aesthetic of mid-nineties Magic sets. His approach for this card emphasized a visceral sense of geologic upheaval, using sharp lines and a warm, chaotic color palette to convey the destructive energy of an earthquake. Upon its release, the card was received as a staple utility piece, appreciated by newer players for its ease of use and by veterans for its enduring reliability in controlling aggressive decks.

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