The 1994 Magic: The Gathering Legends expansion with Flash Flood, card number 57. This common instant offers strategic utility for collectors and players alike.
1994 • Magic: The Gathering • Legends
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Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.Flash Flood, numbered 57 in the 1994 Legends expansion, remains a recognizable piece of Magic: The Gathering history. As a common instant card, it serves as a foundational element for blue mana strategies, offering players two distinct choices to manipulate the board state. The card’s versatility lies in its ability to either destroy a target red permanent or return a Mountain to its owner's hand, providing crucial interaction during gameplay. Collectors often seek out specific cards from this era to complete their vintage sets or to appreciate the design evolution of the game. Flash Flood, illustrated by Tom Wänerstrand, represents the classic aesthetic of the mid-90s trading card game, with its straightforward layout and clear text box. For investors and hobbyists, the Magic: The Gathering trading card game card market is vast, with Legends cards holding a special place due to their historical significance. While Flash Flood is a common rarity, its role in early deck construction and its place in the Legends chronology make it a valuable addition for those building comprehensive collections. Whether you are a seasoned collector tracking down every card from the Legends set or a new player interested in the roots of Magic, Flash Flood offers a glimpse into the strategic depth of the original release. The card’s mana cost of one blue mana makes it accessible, while its effects demonstrate the clever design principles that have kept Magic: The Gathering relevant for decades.
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Featured
Flash Flood
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Tom Wänerstrand
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
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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.
FAQ
Flash Flood has a mana cost of one blue mana, making it a low-cost instant that can be played early in the game. This accessibility allows it to be included in various blue-based deck archetypes.
Flash Flood allows the player to choose one of two effects: destroy a target red permanent or return a target Mountain card from the battlefield to its owner's hand. This versatility makes it useful for interaction and card advantage.
Flash Flood is card number 57 from the Legends expansion, released in 1994. It is a common rarity and is part of the game's early history, featuring artwork by Tom Wänerstrand.
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