Expansion // Explosion
Ravnica Remastered 243 • rare
- Set
- Ravnica Remastered
- Collector number
- 243
- 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
- $0.34
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 first appeared in the 2018 Magic: The Gathering set Guilds of Ravnica, designed to showcase the versatility of the Izzet League. This split card features two distinct effects—Expansion as a copy spell and Explosion as a massive direct damage and card draw spell—encapsulating the chaotic, high-energy research philosophy of the guild. The mechanics were crafted by Wizards of the Coast to emphasize the Izzet color identity of blue and red, allowing players to manipulate spells mid-cast or trade resources for overwhelming late-game impact.
The Ravnica Remastered version, released in 2024, features the same core design but serves as a curated retrospective of the original card's impact on competitive play. The artwork, consistent with the Ravnica aesthetic, depicts the frenetic alchemical experimentation synonymous with the plane's cityscape. Upon its original release, the card was widely received as a powerful finisher in control-based decks, appreciated for its flexibility and ability to turn a stalemate into a decisive victory through its multi-modal design.
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