Experimental Overload is a blue and red uncommon sorcery from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set (M21), designed to generate creature tokens scaled by graveyard resources.
Experimental Overload
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Core Set
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Experimental Overload is a blue and red uncommon sorcery from the 2020 Magic: The Gathering Core Set, identified by card number 218. Designed by artist Lie Setiawan, this card features a mana cost of {2}{U}{R} and serves as a powerful resource engine for players managing their graveyard. The card’s design emphasizes its explosive potential, reflected in its flavor text which notes that explosions can be a different kind of success. As a sorcery, Experimental Overload allows players to create an X/X blue and red Weird creature token, where X represents the total number of instant and sorcery cards in the player's graveyard. This mechanic rewards strategic deck building and resource management, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate interactive gameplay. After creating the token, players may return an instant or sorcery card from their graveyard to their hand, providing additional value and flexibility. The card then exiles itself, ensuring the effect is a one-time burst of power rather than a recurring loop. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Core Set 2020 (M21) for their clean design and accessible gameplay. Experimental Overload stands out as a key piece for those who enjoy building decks centered around graveyard synergy. Its uncommon rarity makes it a staple in many competitive and casual lists, offering a balance of power and accessibility. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a solid addition to any collection, combining artistic appeal with functional depth. The card's ability to generate tokens and recycle spells makes it a versatile tool in the right deck, appealing to both new and experienced players. Whether you are completing a set or looking to enhance your graveyard-based strategies, Experimental Overload offers a unique blend of creativity and utility. Its presence in the Core Set ensures it remains a recognizable and respected card within the Magic: The Gathering community.
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Experimental Overload
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Lie Setiawan
Card Stock
English
{2}{U}{R}
Sorcery
R, U
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Create an X/X blue and red Weird creature token, where X is the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard. Then you may return an instant or sorcery card from your graveyard to your hand. Exile Experimental Overload.
Explosions aren't necessarily failures, just a different kind of success.






