Overwhelming Surge
Tarkir: Dragonstorm 115 • uncommon
- Set
- Tarkir: Dragonstorm
- Collector number
- 115
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Gaboleps
- Market price
- $0.28
What it does
Choose one or both —
• Overwhelming Surge deals 3 damage to target creature.
• Destroy target noncreature artifact.
Mardu lightning rods disperse the energy of dragonstorms—or whatever happens to be touching the rods.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Overwhelming Surge was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Tarkir: Dragonstorm. The set explores an alternate timeline of the Tarkir plane where the dragons were never extinguished, leading to a world defined by the brutal dominance of powerful dragon flights. This card reflects the chaotic, high-magic environment of this reality, functioning as an instant spell that captures the volatile nature of the plane's elemental forces.
The card was illustrated by the artist Gaboleps, who utilized a bold, kinetic style to convey the sudden, violent manifestation of the storm represented in the artwork. By choosing an uncommon rarity, the designers positioned the card as a versatile tactical tool for players, intended to provide disruption and board control. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its thematic resonance with the set's dragon-centric narrative and its functional efficiency in limited draft formats.
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