Tears of Valakut
Oath of the Gatewatch 118 • uncommon
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 118
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Noah Bradley
- Market price
- $0.10
What it does
This spell can't be countered.
Tears of Valakut deals 5 damage to target creature with flying.
When Kozilek destroyed Sea Gate, distant Valakut could not contain its grief.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tears of Valakut was released in 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Zendikar, the card depicts a massive elemental eruption tied to the volcano Valakut, reflecting the game's ongoing narrative arc where planeswalkers united to defend the world against the encroaching Eldrazi titans. The design serves as a specialized removal spell, highlighting the volatile and pyrotechnic nature of Zendikar's landscape.
The artwork was commissioned from Noah Bradley, a prolific contributor to the series known for his atmospheric and grand-scale landscapes. Bradley utilized vibrant oranges and deep, cooling shadows to capture the moment molten rock meets the freezing temperatures of the environment. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its utility in red-based decks, appreciated for its thematic adherence to the high-stakes, epic fantasy tone that defined the set's visual and mechanical identity.
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