The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Invasion card Tectonic Instability (#173) is a Rare Enchantment with a mana cost of {2}{R}, designed by Rob Alexander.
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Invasion
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The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Invasion card Tectonic Instability, designated as card number 173, is a Rare Enchantment printed by Wizards of the Coast. This card features a mana cost of {2}{R} and is illustrated by Rob Alexander. It is a red-colored card with a mana value of 3 and a color identity of R. The card is part of the Invasion set, identified by the set code INV.
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Tectonic Instability
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rob Alexander
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English
{2}{R}
Enchantment
R
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Whenever a land enters, tap all lands its controller controls.
"Think of the problems we'll face if you uproot entire continents," said Urza. "I have," replied Teferi, "but the alternative is worse."
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The mana cost for Tectonic Instability is {2}{R}, requiring two generic mana and one red mana to cast.
The Invasion edition of Tectonic Instability was illustrated by Rob Alexander.
In the 2000 Invasion set, Tectonic Instability is listed as card number 173.
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