Volcanic Geyser
Mirage 202 • uncommon
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 202
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- David O'Connor
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
Volcanic Geyser deals X damage to any target.
My thunder comes before the lightning; my lightning comes before the clouds; my rain dries all the land it touches. What am I?— Femeref riddle
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Volcanic Geyser on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Volcanic Geyser was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for being the first to be designed as a standalone block, marking a shift in the game's development strategy toward self-contained worlds with distinct themes and mechanics. As an uncommon instant in the red color identity, the card was designed to offer players a flexible utility option for direct damage, consistent with the aggressive and volatile nature of red magic in the game's early years.
The artwork was provided by David O'Connor, whose style during this period contributed to the gritty, illustrative aesthetic that defined the mid-nineties era of the trading card game. O'Connor focused on capturing the raw, elemental force of a geothermal eruption, using high-contrast lighting to emphasize the heat and unpredictability of the subject. The card was well-received by players of the time as a reliable, if situational, piece of removal, and it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors who focus on the foundational design philosophy of the Mirage block.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Volcanic Geyser
Volcanic Geyser is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Mirage 202 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Volcanic Geyser on collecto.rs?
Volcanic Geyser doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Volcanic Geyser?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Volcanic Geyser catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Volcanic Geyser is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
