Savage Surge
Theros 176 • common
- Set
- Theros
- Collector number
- 176
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jasper Sandner
- Market price
- $0.04
What it does
Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. Untap that creature.
"I thought its back was turned!" "A centaur has two backs!"
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
Savage Surge was released in 2013 as part of the Theros expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on a plane inspired by Greek mythology, the card reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic of the block, emphasizing the strength and primal nature associated with the set's green-aligned creatures. It was designed as a combat trick, a staple mechanic in the game that allows a player to provide a sudden power boost to a creature during the combat phase, rewarding tactical positioning and careful resource management.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, whose work often features bold, dynamic compositions common in modern Magic sets. The illustration depicts a centaur champion mid-motion, capturing the kinetic energy and explosive power intended by the card's mechanics. Within the competitive landscape of the Theros Limited environment, the card was regarded as a functional tool for green decks, noted for its ability to punish opponents who miscalculated blocking assignments.
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