The Active Volcano card from Magic: The Gathering's Legends expansion. This 1994 red instant offers dual strategic options for collectors and players.
Active Volcano
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Active Volcano, card number 130 from the Legends expansion, represents a distinct era in Magic: The Gathering history. Released in 1994 by Wizards of the Coast, this common red instant card is celebrated for its flexible gameplay mechanics. The card allows players to choose between destroying a target blue permanent or returning a target Island to its owner's hand, providing strategic versatility during matches. Designed by Justin Hampton, the card features the standard card frame typical of the early 1990s, making it a recognizable piece for vintage enthusiasts. Collectors often seek out cards from the Legends set due to its significant impact on the game's early meta and its unique creature types. Adding Active Volcano to a collection offers a tangible connection to the foundational years of the trading card game. Whether you are building a vintage set or simply appreciate the clever design of early card mechanics, this card remains a notable item for any Magic: The Gathering library.
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Active Volcano
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Justin Hampton
Card Stock
English
{R}
Instant
R
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Choose one — • Destroy target blue permanent. • Return target Island to its owner's hand.