Molten Birth
Ultimate Masters 140 • common
- Set
- Ultimate Masters
- Collector number
- 140
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Create two 1/1 red Elemental creature tokens, then flip a coin. If you win the flip, return Molten Birth to its owner's hand.
"Few can coax the creatures within the magma to be cooled and take form."— Koth of the Hammer
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Molten Birth was first released in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2014, and was later reprinted in the 2018 Ultimate Masters set as card number 140. Designed as a common red sorcery, the card leans into the chaotic, repetitive nature of red magic by allowing players to potentially return the card to their hand based on a coin flip. This mechanic is a quintessential example of the 'flip' theme often explored in red-aligned sets to simulate the volatility of fire and chance.
The artwork for the Ultimate Masters printing features an illustration by Nils Hamm. Known for a distinct, atmospheric, and often ethereal style, Hamm’s work on this card depicts the raw, elemental energy of a creature being forged or birthed from magma. Within the context of the Ultimate Masters set, which was curated as a compilation of powerful and fan-favorite cards from the game's history, the inclusion of this card highlights the enduring appeal of high-variance, interactive gameplay elements.
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