Volcanic Rush

Volcanic Rush was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set served as the third and final installment in the Khans of Tarkir block, focusing on an alternate timeline where dragons dominate the plane of Tarkir. The card was designed as a common-rarity sorcery meant to provide aggressive red-aligned decks with a way to boost creatures while providing an additional benefit through the 'rebound' keyword, which allows the spell to be cast again for free at the beginning of the player's next upkeep.

The artwork was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel, a prolific contributor to the game whose style often emphasizes dynamic lighting and high-fantasy environmental elements. In this illustration, Vohwinkel captures the chaotic energy of draconic fire magic, depicting a torrent of flame that mirrors the aggressive nature of the set's dragon-centric themes. The card was received by players as a functional, if situational, piece of red-deck support, commonly appearing in limited-format draft decks where its ability to trigger prowess and grant reach was most valued.