The Bituminous Blast foil card (#34) from Magic: The Gathering's 2009 Alara Reborn set. This Uncommon Instant features the Cascade mechanic and was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.
Bituminous Blast
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Alara Reborn
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The Bituminous Blast card, numbered 34 in the 2009 Magic: The Gathering Alara Reborn set, offers collectors a distinct piece of the game's rich history. Illustrated by Raymond Swanland, this Uncommon Instant card features a striking foil finish that enhances its visual appeal for display or play. The card’s design and treatment make it a notable addition for enthusiasts of the Alara Reborn expansion. In terms of gameplay, Bituminous Blast is a five-mana Instant with a black and red color identity. Its most distinctive feature is the Cascade ability, which triggers when the spell is cast. This mechanic allows players to exile cards from the top of their library until they find a nonland card with a lower mana cost, which they may then cast for free. After resolving the spell, which deals 4 damage to a target creature, the exiled cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. This dynamic interaction adds a layer of unpredictability and strategic depth to any deck featuring this card. Collectors often seek out foil versions of Alara Reborn cards for their premium aesthetic and tactile quality. The Bituminous Blast foil card stands out as a popular choice due to its powerful mechanic and artistic presentation. Whether you are building a themed collection around the Alara Reborn set or looking for high-quality foils to enhance your library, this card provides both functional value and collectible charm. The combination of its unique rules text and the iconic foil treatment ensures it remains a standout item for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.
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Featured Subject
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Bituminous Blast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{B}{R}
Instant
B, R
Card Text
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Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.) Bituminous Blast deals 4 damage to target creature.















