Magic: The Gathering

Seismic Rupture

Dragons of Tarkir 156 • uncommon

Set: Dragons of Tarkir
Collector number: 156
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Jason A. Engle
Market price: $0.06

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$0.06market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.06 – $0.08 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a moment of powerful elemental upheaval, serving as a tactical tool to clear the board of smaller threats. Its presence as an uncommon in its set makes it a practical and accessible addition for players looking to manage the pace of a match.

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Card face

What it does

Seismic Rupture deals 2 damage to each creature without flying.

The shaman opened the earth beneath their feet, trapping the survivors within the crevices of Ayagor for Atarka to devour at her leisure.

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

Seismic Rupture was released in the 2015 Magic: The Gathering set Dragons of Tarkir. The set was designed to explore a timeline where the dragon clans of the plane of Tarkir remained dominant, contrasting with the previous Khans of Tarkir set. Mechanically, the card serves as a board wipe intended to punish aggressive, low-toughness creature strategies, reflecting the violent, draconic landscape of the set's narrative.

The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Yeong-Hao Han. He was tasked with depicting the chaotic elemental energy of a shifting battlefield, aligning with the red-mana philosophy of destruction and upheaval. Within the competitive landscape, the card was received as a situational sideboard tool, appreciated for its ability to clear the board of smaller threats while leaving larger, dragon-focused creatures unscathed.

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Other printings

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Seismic RuptureFoundations · #205 · uncommon · 2024$0.10

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