Aerial Volley

Description

Aerial Volley, card number 168 from the Magic Origins set, is a one-mana green instant released in 2015. Designed by Lake Hurwitz, this card serves as a versatile removal tool within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Its low mana cost makes it an accessible option for players looking to manage threats early in the game. The card’s primary function allows a player to deal three damage, divided as they choose among up to three target creatures with flying. This flexibility is particularly useful for controlling aerial threats, allowing for precise removal of multiple small flyers or a single larger one. The flavor text, "Drakes can swerve to avoid a single arrow, but they can't dodge the whole sky," adds narrative depth to the card's mechanical purpose, reflecting the fantasy setting of the Magic Origins storyline. As a common rarity card, Aerial Volley is a staple in many green decks that focus on board control. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Magic Origins set due to its significance in reimagining the origins of the game's most iconic planeswalkers. This card, with its straightforward design and practical gameplay utility, represents a key piece of the set's foundational structure. Whether for completing a set or building a competitive deck, Aerial Volley remains a relevant and sought-after component of the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem.