Magic: The Gathering

Power Surge

30th Anniversary Edition 460 • rare

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 460
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: red mana red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: €100.00

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Market

What it's worth

€100.00market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026€36.87 – €100.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific edition, Power Surge serves as a notable inclusion for those focused on completing their set. Its presence in this collection highlights the enduring appeal of the mechanics found within this series, making it a thoughtful acquisition for anyone archiving the history of the game.

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Card face

What it does

At the beginning of each player's upkeep, this enchantment deals X damage to that player, where X is the number of untapped lands they controlled at the beginning of this turn.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Power Surge card, originally appearing in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering expansion Legends, was reimagined for the 30th Anniversary Edition released in 2022. This commemorative set was designed to celebrate three decades of the game, featuring cards that were intentionally non-tournament legal and intended for collector display, utilizing the classic card frame aesthetic while integrating modern security holograms.

The original illustration for Power Surge was created by artist Dan Frazier, whose work defined much of the early visual identity of the game. Frazier sought to capture the volatile, chaotic nature of magical energy, utilizing a bold style that emphasized the card's theme of taxing players for untapped resources. The 30th Anniversary edition preserves this iconic artwork, maintaining the nostalgia of the card's original debut for long-term hobbyists.

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Other printings

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About

About Power Surge

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