Volcanic Geyser
Core Set 2021 171 • uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Clint Cearley
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Volcanic Geyser deals X damage to any target.
"The common folk call it the breaking of the crust or the spilling of fire. Geomancers call it target practice."— Ryda, geomancer
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
Volcanic Geyser was included in Core Set 2021, released in July 2020. It serves as a staple red direct-damage spell, designed to provide players with a scalable, instant-speed utility card that fits into almost any limited or constructed environment. Its inclusion in a core set reflects the design team's commitment to maintaining a consistent baseline of power for reactive burn spells within the game's broader mechanical ecosystem.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Lucas Graciano, focuses on the raw, explosive power of geothermal activity. Graciano sought to capture a dynamic sense of motion and heat, using a palette dominated by intense oranges and deep shadows to emphasize the sudden upward eruption. Upon release, the card was received as a functional, reliable tool for players looking to manage the board state or finish an opponent, praised primarily for its versatility rather than revolutionary mechanics.
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