Volcanic Salvo
Core Set 2021 Promos 172s • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021 Promos
- Collector number
- 172s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 10 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Torstein Nordstrand
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
This spell costs X mana less to cast, where X is the total power of creatures you control.
Volcanic Salvo deals 6 damage to each of up to two target creatures and/or planeswalkers.
Seeing it coming a mile away is little comfort if you can't get out of range in time.
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 Salvo on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Volcanic Salvo was introduced as part of the Core Set 2021 release for Magic: The Gathering, hitting the market in the summer of 2020. As a sorcery designed to scale its damage based on the number of instant and sorcery cards in the player's graveyard, it was developed as a powerful tool for 'spellslinger' archetypes in the Standard format, intended to reward players for accumulating resources over the course of a match.
The artwork for this particular promotional printing was crafted by artist Torstein Nordstrand. Known for his dramatic use of light and intense atmospheric effects, Nordstrand’s illustration captures the destructive force of a localized volcanic eruption, aligning with the card's mechanical intent to clear the battlefield of opposing creatures. The promo version features a distinct card frame treatment intended to distinguish it from the standard set release, a common practice for highlighting rare mechanical utility within the game's collectible ecosystem.
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 Salvo
Volcanic Salvo is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Core Set 2021 Promos 172s • rare. 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 Salvo on collecto.rs?
Volcanic Salvo 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 Salvo?
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 Salvo catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Volcanic Salvo 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
