Monstrous Vortex
Modern Horizons 3 162 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Horizons 3
- Collector number
- 162
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Deruchenko Alexander
- Market price
- $0.38
What it does
Whenever you cast a creature spell with power 5 or greater, discover X, where X is that spell's mana value. (Exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card with that mana value or less. Cast it without paying its mana cost or put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom in a random order.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Monstrous Vortex was released in 2024 as part of the Modern Horizons 3 set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed specifically for the Modern format, aiming to introduce powerful new cards that expand strategic possibilities while featuring a mix of new designs and nostalgic nods to the game's long history. The card functions as a green enchantment that rewards players for casting large spells, fitting into the set's broader themes of high-impact play and mana efficiency.
The artwork for Monstrous Vortex was illustrated by Joseph Meehan, who has contributed numerous pieces to Magic: The Gathering. His depiction focuses on a chaotic, swirling elemental force, capturing the raw, unpredictable nature of the game's green-aligned magic. Upon its release, the card was received as a significant tool for decks focused on high-mana value permanents, quickly finding a place in various Commander and Modern deck lists due to its unique ability to manipulate the top of the library.
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