Expansion // Explosion
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander 287 • rare
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander
- Collector number
- 287
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- blue mana or red mana blue mana or red mana // X mana blue mana blue mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · Blue
- Artist
- Deruchenko Alexander
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Copy target instant or sorcery spell with mana value 4 or less. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Expansion // Explosion was originally released in the 2018 set Guilds of Ravnica, designed by Wizards of the Coast as a dual-faced split card representing the Izzet League. The card mechanics embody the guild's philosophy of volatile experimentation, allowing players to copy spells or draw cards while dealing damage based on the mana spent. It was crafted to provide high-level utility for control decks, offering both defensive versatility and a powerful late-game win condition.
This specific iteration appears in the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander product, a supplemental release themed around the shifting timelines and draconic influences of the Tarkir plane. The artwork and design were maintained from the original release to preserve the Izzet aesthetic, which features intricate engineering motifs and elemental energy. Within the context of the Commander format, the card is frequently cited for its flexible mana scaling, making it a staple in spell-focused strategies.
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