Magic: The Gathering

Pyroclasm

Seventh Edition 209★ • uncommon

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 209★
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Monte Michael Moore
Finish: Foil

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from this core set, Pyroclasm serves as a foundational tool for controlling the board by clearing away multiple low-toughness creatures at once. Its enduring presence in the game highlights its efficiency as a reliable, cost-effective answer to swarming threats.

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What it does

Pyroclasm deals 2 damage to each creature.

"When the air burns, only death breathes deep."— Bogardan mage

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Pyroclasm was first introduced in the Mirage expansion in 1996, quickly becoming a staple red sorcery for its ability to clear the battlefield of low-toughness creatures for a modest mana cost. By the time it was included in the Seventh Edition core set in 2001, the card had solidified its reputation as a fundamental tactical tool for red decks, prized for its efficiency and reliable board-wiping utility in both casual and competitive formats.

The Seventh Edition version of Pyroclasm features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the history of Magic: The Gathering. Rush’s design leans into the raw, elemental volatility of the spell, depicting a surge of molten destruction that reflects the card's explosive mechanical identity. This iteration remains a favorite among collectors for its clean, classic aesthetic and its role in the shifting landscape of early Magic card frame design.

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