Magic: The Gathering

Surge of Strength

Alliances 109 • uncommon

Set: Alliances
Collector number: 109
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: red mana green mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Green · Red
Artist: Ruth Thompson
Market price: $0.23

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$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 17, 2026$0.23 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant from the Alliances set, Surge of Strength allows a player to react mid-turn, providing a tactical advantage that can catch opponents off guard. Its classification as an uncommon card makes it a distinct and sought-after piece for those looking to round out their collection with specific, functional gameplay elements.

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What it does

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a red or green card.

Target creature gains trample and gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is that creature's mana value.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Surge of Strength was released in 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was notable for its shift toward a more streamlined release structure and its exploration of complex, high-impact card mechanics. The set's narrative focused on the conflict between the forces of the planeswalker Lim-Dûl and the allied nations of Terisiare, reflecting a darker, grittier tone compared to earlier expansions.

The card’s artwork was rendered by fantasy illustrator Ruth Thompson, whose work often features ethereal, atmospheric depictions of mythic subjects. Thompson chose a stylistic approach that emphasizes the sudden, surging empowerment described by the spell, utilizing swirling light and kinetic energy to visually represent the card's effect of boosting a creature’s power based on the player’s investment. Upon its release, the card became a subject of discussion among players for its high-risk, high-reward design, characteristic of the experimental mechanics prevalent during the mid-90s era of the game.

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