Problematic Volcano
Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019 60 • rare
- Set
- Mystery Booster Playtest Cards 2019
- Collector number
- 60
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Gavin Verhey
- Market price
- $1.44
What it does
When Problematic Volcano enters, it deals 4 damage to any target. Then, starting with you, each player assigns their creatures to the left or right of the volcano. Creatures enter to the left or right of the volcano.
Creatures can't block creatures on the other side of the volcano.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
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Where it came from
Problematic Volcano was released in 2019 as part of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set, a series of experimental designs distributed through limited promotional events. These cards were created by Wizards of the Coast design teams to explore unconventional mechanics and design spaces that would not typically appear in standard, legal-play sets. The card features a distinct 'playtest' aesthetic, characterized by its stark, text-heavy layout and internal development notes that highlight its nature as an iterative, internal prototype.
The card was designed to push the boundaries of traditional land mechanics, specifically by introducing a volatile, high-stakes effect that disrupts the standard flow of play. Because the Mystery Booster project was intended to offer a chaotic and unpredictable drafting experience, the design goal for Problematic Volcano was to provide a humorous yet functional centerpiece for these unique draft environments. While it was never intended for formal tournament use, it has been received by the community as a fascinating artifact of the game's experimental development process.
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About Problematic Volcano
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