Expansion // Explosion
Guilds of Ravnica Promos 224s • rare
- Set
- Guilds of Ravnica Promos
- Collector number
- 224s
- 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
- Finish
- Foil
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 introduced in the 2018 Magic: The Gathering set Guilds of Ravnica, designed to represent the chaotic and destructive nature of the Izzet League. As a split card, it embodies the guild's signature mechanic, allowing players to either copy existing spells or deal direct damage while drawing cards. This promotional version, marked with the 224s collector number, features the distinctive set stamp used to denote its status as a tournament-legal alternative art or foil release.
The card was illustrated by artist Mathias Kollros, who utilized a vivid, industrial aesthetic to capture the volatile energy of Ravnica’s mages. By blending the mechanics of duplication and explosive combustion, the design aims to offer flexibility in high-level competitive play. Upon its release, the card became a staple in control-oriented decks, widely recognized by players for its efficiency and its ability to swing the momentum of a game in a single turn.
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