Sweltering Suns
Amonkhet 149 • rare
- Set
- Amonkhet
- Collector number
- 149
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Sweltering Suns deals 3 damage to each creature.
Cycling 3 generic mana (3 generic mana, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
The Hekma may repel storms and monsters, but nothing holds back the heat of the suns.
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
Sweltering Suns was released in 2017 as part of the Amonkhet expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed as a thematic representation of the brutal, sun-drenched environment of the plane of Amonkhet, a world inspired by Ancient Egyptian mythology. Mechanically, it functions as a board wipe intended to provide red decks with a way to clear the battlefield of weaker creatures while maintaining late-game utility through its cycling mechanic.
The artwork for this specific iteration was provided by Noah Bradley, who aimed to capture the oppressive, infernal atmosphere of the setting through harsh light and vibrant color palettes. Upon its release, the card was well-received by competitive players for its versatility, as it allowed players to discard the spell for a new card if it was not needed, making it a reliable inclusion in various tournament-level decks of the era.
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