Pyrotechnics
Eighth Edition 211 • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 211
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
Pyrotechnics deals 4 damage divided as you choose among any number of targets.
"Who says lightning never strikes twice?"— Storm shaman
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pyrotechnics was introduced to the Magic: The Gathering base set in Eighth Edition, released in 2003. As a core set staple, it was designed to provide players with a straightforward, versatile removal spell that could scale in power based on the mana investment. The card represents a classic red-mana effect, focusing on direct damage that can be split among multiple targets, a mechanic that has been a hallmark of the game's fire-based spells since its inception.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Glen Angus, a prolific artist known for his distinct style within the fantasy genre. Angus sought to capture the chaotic and explosive nature of a pyrotechnic display, emphasizing the visceral energy of the spell. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in limited formats and its clear, functional design, which served as a foundational example of red-aligned damage dealing for new and returning players alike.
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