Whammy Burn is a rare Instant card numbered 70 from the 2019 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set, designed by Melissa DeTora.
Whammy Burn
2019 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster Playtest Cards
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Whammy Burn, numbered 70 in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering Mystery Booster Playtest Cards set, is a rare Instant card that offers a distinct mechanical experience for collectors. Designed by artist Melissa DeTora, this single-red mana card challenges players to shuffle a specific five-land 'whammy deck' and reveal cards until an Island appears or they choose to stop. The damage dealt to any target equals the number of cards revealed, creating a variable and unpredictable outcome that defines its playful nature. As part of the Mystery Booster Playtest Cards series, this product represents a unique era of experimental design where Wizards of the Coast tested unconventional game mechanics outside of standard product lines. Collectors often seek these cards for their historical significance within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, appreciating the creativity behind the set's unique rules. Whether you are building a specialized collection of playtest artifacts or simply admire the strategic depth of variable damage spells, this card adds a fascinating layer to any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast's library. Its status as a rare card from this 2019 release makes it a notable item for those documenting the evolution of game design in the TCG community.
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Whammy Burn
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Magic: The Gathering
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Melissa DeTora
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English
{R}
Instant
R
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Shuffle your whammy deck, then reveal cards from the top of your whammy deck until you reveal an Island or choose to stop. Then, if no Islands were revealed this way, Whammy Burn deals X damage to any target, where X is the number of cards revealed. (A whammy deck consists of a Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest.)