Magic: The Gathering

Electrolyze

Strixhaven Mystical Archive 60 • rare

Set: Strixhaven Mystical Archive
Collector number: 60
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Dominik Mayer
Market price: $0.41

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What it's worth

$0.41market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.37 – $0.48 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare instant from the Mystical Archive collection stands out for its versatility at the table, allowing players to manage the board by both drawing cards and distributing damage. Its inclusion in this specific set transforms the card into a visually striking piece, elevated by the distinct artistic style featured in the archive series.

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What it does

Electrolyze deals 2 damage divided as you choose among one or two targets.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Electrolyze was originally released in the 2006 Guildpact expansion, designed as a staple blue-red instant that balanced card advantage with targeted removal. Its inclusion in the 2021 Strixhaven: School of Mages Mystical Archive subset served as a tribute to the card's enduring competitive legacy across various formats, particularly within Modern and Pauper.

The Mystical Archive version features entirely new artwork by German illustrator Dominik Mayer. Mayer employed a distinct, graphic style characterized by sharp geometric lines and a vibrant, high-contrast palette, intended to reflect the academic and magical atmosphere of the Strixhaven campus. The design was widely praised by players for its departure from traditional fantasy aesthetics, emphasizing the arcane, scholarly nature of the spell.

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About Electrolyze

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