The history and gameplay of Flash Flood, card number 57 from the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion.
Flash Flood
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Flash Flood, identified as card number 57 in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion, remains a notable piece of early trading card game history. Designed by artist Tom Wänerstrand, this Common rarity Instant card costs a single blue mana to cast. Its versatility allows players to choose between destroying a target red permanent or returning a target Mountain to its owner’s hand, offering strategic flexibility in early-game interactions. The Legends set is widely recognized for introducing unique creature types and distinct card frames that defined the game's early aesthetic. As a foundational card, Flash Flood exemplifies the design philosophy of the era, where simple mana costs enabled impactful board control. Collectors often seek this card to complete set collections or to appreciate its role in the foundational rules of the game. Understanding the mechanics and context of Legends helps enthusiasts appreciate why cards like Flash Flood continue to be relevant discussions among Magic: The Gathering trading card game card historians and players alike.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Flash Flood
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Tom Wänerstrand
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
Card Text
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Choose one — • Destroy target red permanent. • Return target Mountain to its owner's hand.
Many people say that no power can bring the mountains low. Many people are fools.