Hurricane

Hurricane is a staple green sorcery from the Magic: The Gathering base sets, first introduced in the Alpha release of 1993. By the time it reached the Sixth Edition in 1999, the card had become a hallmark of green's identity, allowing players to deal massive direct damage to all flying creatures and players alike. Its inclusion in the Sixth Edition represented a transitional era for the game, as this set was the first to introduce the modern rules engine and updated card frames that would define the title for years to come.

The artwork for the Sixth Edition printing features the iconic illustration by Jeff A. Menges, whose work was instrumental in establishing the aesthetic foundation of early Magic. Menges sought to convey the raw, elemental power of a natural disaster, using a stark and direct visual style that prioritized clarity and intensity. While the card is mechanically simple, its design reflects the early design philosophy of Richard Garfield, where high-risk, high-reward effects were intended to serve as game-changing 'swing' cards during a match.