Volcanic Hammer
Eighth Edition 231 • common
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 231
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
Volcanic Hammer deals 3 damage to any target.
Fire finds its form in the heat of the forge.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Volcanic Hammer was originally introduced in the Portal Second Age set and gained significant prominence when it was included in the Eighth Edition core set in 2003. As a core set card, it served as a fundamental tool for red decks, offering players a cost-efficient way to deal three damage to a target creature or player. Its inclusion in Eighth Edition marked a period where Wizards of the Coast was refining the accessibility of core sets to help newer players learn the core mechanics of aggressive red magic.
The illustration for the Eighth Edition printing was created by artist Ron Spencer. Spencer utilized his signature high-contrast, kinetic style to convey the raw, explosive energy of the spell. By focusing on the visual impact of a molten hammer striking the earth, the art reinforced the card's function as a direct and forceful offensive option. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a staple utility spell, valued by players for its simplicity and reliability in various gameplay formats.
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