Shrapnel Blast
Magic 2015 161 • uncommon
- Set
- Magic 2015
- Collector number
- 161
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Hideaki Takamura
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice an artifact.
Shrapnel Blast deals 5 damage to any target.
It requires immense pressure to imbue an item with magic. If the spell is broken . . .
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Shrapnel Blast is a direct reprint of a card originally debuted in the Mirrodin set in 2003. It was included in Magic 2015 to provide aggressive red decks with a reliable burn spell, functioning as a high-damage finisher that requires the player to sacrifice an artifact. This mechanic reflects the flavor of the Mirrodin plane, a world composed entirely of metal where resource management involves consuming one's own mechanical assets.
The art for this iteration was provided by Aleksi Briclot, whose work is known for its kinetic energy and dramatic lighting. Briclot’s design emphasizes the raw, destructive nature of the spell, capturing the moment of impact as the artifact detonates. The card was well-received by players for its efficiency, remaining a staple in formats that allow for artifact-heavy synergies and fast-paced gameplay.
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