Magic: The Gathering

Spawning Breath

Rise of the Eldrazi 164 • common

Set: Rise of the Eldrazi
Collector number: 164
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Trevor Claxton
Market price: $0.24

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$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 21, 2026$0.21 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card offers a versatile tactical advantage by generating a creature token while simultaneously ramping up your mana resources. Because it provides both a body on the board and the acceleration needed to reach larger spells, it remains a thoughtful inclusion for those building decks centered on sacrifice or mid-game momentum.

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What it does

Spawning Breath deals 1 damage to any target. Create a 0/1 colorless Eldrazi Spawn creature token. It has "Sacrifice this token: Add colorless mana."

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Spawning Breath was released in 2010 as part of the Rise of the Eldrazi expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set marked the climax of the multi-year Zendikar block, centering on the emergence of the Eldrazi, ancient and incomprehensible cosmic entities. Mechanically, the card was designed to support the set's focus on the 'spawn' mechanic, which allowed players to create Eldrazi Spawn tokens that could either serve as low-level defenders or be sacrificed for colorless mana to accelerate the summoning of larger threats.

The card was illustrated by Mike Dringenberg, a veteran artist known for his significant contributions to the comic book industry, most notably his work on The Sandman series. Dringenberg’s approach for this piece emphasizes the visceral, alien aesthetic defining the Eldrazi. By depicting the chaotic, breath-like manifestation of these entities, the art captures the eldritch horror theme that Wizards of the Coast sought to convey during the set's development. It was received as a functional utility spell that highlighted the set's unique ramp-based gameplay.

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