Wave of Vitriol is a rare Sorcery from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Commander Anthology, valued for its powerful board-sweeping capability and strategic depth.
Wave of Vitriol
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Anthology
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Wave of Vitriol stands as a pivotal Sorcery within the 2017 Commander Anthology release, serving as a critical tool for players seeking to reset the board state in Magic: The Gathering. As card number 165 in this collection, it offers a distinct mechanical identity that has made it a staple for commanders built around artifact and enchantment removal. The card’s design reflects the set’s focus on powerful, singleton-legal interactions that define the Commander format’s unique gameplay experience. The card’s primary function involves forcing each player to sacrifice all artifacts, enchantments, and nonbasic lands they control. This effect creates a dramatic shift in momentum, allowing players to clear obstacles or strip opponents of their resources. To mitigate the damage of this sacrifice, the controller of each sacrificed land may search their library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. This mechanism ensures that while the board is cleared, players retain some resource stability, making Wave of Vitriol a balanced yet devastating option in the right deck. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out cards from the Commander Anthology series due to their curated selection of powerful staples. Wave of Vitriol appeals to those who appreciate high-mana-cost spells that deliver immediate and significant impact. Its status as a Rare print within the CMA set makes it a notable addition to any collection focused on the game’s most influential formats. For investors and hobbyists alike, this card represents a piece of modern TCG history, capturing the strategic complexity that defines the Commander environment. Whether you are looking to expand your personal collection or complete a thematic set, Wave of Vitriol offers both aesthetic and mechanical appeal. The card’s artwork by Zoltan Boros adds visual interest, while its gameplay utility ensures it remains relevant among enthusiasts., we provide a curated marketplace for collectors to explore such significant pieces of the Magic: The Gathering universe, ensuring that every card is presented with the care it deserves.
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Wave of Vitriol
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Zoltan Boros
Card Stock
English
{5}{G}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Each player sacrifices all artifacts, enchantments, and nonbasic lands they control. For each land sacrificed this way, its controller may search their library for a basic land card and put it onto the battlefield tapped. Then each player who searched their library this way shuffles.











