Detonate

Description

Detonate, card number 184 from the 1995 Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border set, is a red sorcery that has served as a staple in artifact-heavy decks for decades. Designed by Randy Asplund-Faith, this uncommon card features a mana cost of {X}{R} and a mana value of 1, making it highly efficient for early-game disruption. The card's primary effect allows players to destroy a target artifact with mana value X, rendering it unregenerable while simultaneously dealing X damage to its controller. This dual impact makes Detonate a potent tool for clearing the board of expensive artifacts while applying immediate pressure to the opponent's life total. As a key component of the Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border series, Detonate represents a classic era of Magic: The Gathering design where straightforward, high-impact spells defined competitive play. Collectors and players alike appreciate its versatility and the enduring legacy of the Foreign Black Border print run. Whether you are completing your Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border collection or seeking reliable artifact removal for your deck, this card remains a fundamental choice for any red mage's arsenal.