The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Invasion card Explosive Growth, card number 187, a green instant spell known for its flexible kicker mechanic.
Explosive Growth
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Invasion
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Explosive Growth is a green instant spell from the 2000 Invasion expansion of Magic: The Gathering, identified by card number 187. Designed by Arnie Swekel, this common card offers players a strategic option for boosting creature power. The card features a mana cost of one green mana, making it accessible early in the game. Its primary effect allows a target creature to gain +2/+2 until the end of the turn. However, the card includes a kicker cost of five additional mana. If a player chooses to pay this extra cost, the creature instead receives a significantly larger boost of +5/+5. This mechanic provides versatility, allowing players to choose between a cheap, moderate buff or a powerful, late-game surge. Collectors often appreciate this card for its role in the Invasion block's design and its utility in green-based strategies. As a staple of the Invasion set, Explosive Growth remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. Enthusiasts building collections from this era value the card for its clear rules text and impactful gameplay potential. It represents a key moment in the evolution of instant-speed creature enhancement within the trading card game.
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Explosive Growth
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Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Arnie Swekel
Card Stock
English
{G}
Instant
G
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Kicker {5} (You may pay an additional {5} as you cast this spell.) Target creature gets +2/+2 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, that creature gets +5/+5 until end of turn instead.