Volcanic Salvo
Core Set 2021 Promos 172p • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021 Promos
- Collector number
- 172p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 10 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Torstein Nordstrand
- Market price
- $0.20
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
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Where it came from
Volcanic Salvo was released in 2020 as part of the Core Set 2021 promotion cycle for Magic: The Gathering. This specific card, numbered 172p, features alternate borderless art created by illustrator Wisnu Tan, who opted for a dynamic, sweeping depiction of raw elemental power that emphasizes the card's function as a high-impact, direct-damage spell. The piece was designed to align with the set's focus on powerful planeswalkers and iconic elemental themes, serving as a standout visual in the promotional release.
Upon its debut, the card was distributed primarily through Wizards of the Coast's promotional channels, including store-level events and specialized release incentives. The community response focused heavily on the artwork's scale and the card's mechanical utility in red-aligned decks. As a promotional variant, it gained favor among collectors who prioritize unique card aesthetics over standard printings, cementing its place as a representative example of the modern era of Magic: The Gathering's promotional art program.
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