Rain of Thorns
Commander 2017 156 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 156
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Sam Burley
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
Choose one or more —
• Destroy target artifact.
• Destroy target enchantment.
• Destroy target land.
When the forests became havens for evil, the archmages devised new ways to cleanse the wilds.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Rain of Thorns originated in the Commander 2017 set, a release designed specifically for the popular multiplayer format of Magic: The Gathering. Published by Wizards of the Coast, this set focused on tribal synergies, with this particular card appearing as a versatile utility spell within the preconstructed deck focused on the feline creature type. Its inclusion serves the format's need for flexible answers to various board threats, such as artifacts, enchantments, and lands.
The card features artwork by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game's aesthetic. Voss aimed to capture the visceral, elemental nature of nature-based magic, utilizing a color palette and composition that emphasize the destructive power of the thorns. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional staple for green-aligned decks, praised for its efficiency in handling multiple types of permanents, a hallmark of the utility spells designed to balance gameplay in the Commander environment.
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