Magic: The Gathering

Shower of Sparks

Battle Royale Box Set 71 • common

Set: Battle Royale Box Set
Collector number: 71
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $0.50

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$0.50market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.50 – $0.57 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant, this card provides immediate, reactive utility that can be played at any point during a game. Its status as a common makes it a staple of the set, offering players a practical and accessible way to manage the battlefield.

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What it does

Shower of Sparks deals 1 damage to target creature and 1 damage to target player or planeswalker.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shower of Sparks was released as part of the Battle Royale box set in 1999, a product designed to facilitate head-to-head play by packaging four themed decks together. As an instant card, it served as a functional piece of red-aligned damage utility, reflecting the aggressive, fast-paced design philosophy typical of red spells from that era of the game.

The card features artwork by Christopher Moeller, a prominent illustrator whose distinct, painterly style became a staple of the game during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Moeller sought to capture the visceral, explosive nature of fire magic, and the piece was well-received by players for its ability to clearly communicate the card's function while maintaining the gritty aesthetic that defined the Battle Royale set's visual identity.

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About

About Shower of Sparks

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