Volcanic Salvo
Core Set 2021 172 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2021
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 10 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Torstein Nordstrand
- Market price
- $0.26
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 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed as a high-impact red sorcery, the card fits into the tradition of 'burn' spells that scale in power based on the player's board state, specifically rewarding the presence of high-power creatures on the battlefield. It was intended to provide red-aligned decks with a versatile tool for both board control and finishing games against opponents.
The card's striking illustration was created by artist Mathias Kollros, who has contributed extensively to the game's aesthetic. Kollros focused on capturing the raw, elemental energy of a volcanic eruption to reflect the card's explosive mechanical effect. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid inclusion for mid-range and aggressive decks in various formats, appreciated by players for its ability to clear significant threats while maintaining the aggressive identity of the color red.
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