Muscle Burst is a green Instant card from the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey set, numbered 252. Designed by Gary Ruddell, this common card offers potent temporary boosts to creatures based on graveyard resources.
Muscle Burst
2001 • Magic: The Gathering • Odyssey
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Muscle Burst stands as a notable inclusion in the 2001 Magic: The Gathering Odyssey set, carrying the card number 252 within its standard print run. As a green Instant, it provides a unique strategic advantage by empowering a target creature with temporary strength and toughness bonuses. The magnitude of this boost is directly tied to the number of copies of Muscle Burst already residing in all graveyards, rewarding players who have effectively utilized the card throughout the match. This design element encourages thoughtful deck construction and resource management, making it a favorite among collectors who appreciate the strategic depth of the Odyssey era. Created by artist Gary Ruddell, the card features the distinctive art style characteristic of early 2000s Magic: The Gathering releases. For enthusiasts building comprehensive collections of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this piece serves as a fundamental component of the Odyssey expansion. Whether you are hunting for specific set completions or exploring the mechanical innovations of the time, Muscle Burst represents a key piece of TCG history.
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Muscle Burst
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Gary Ruddell
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}
Instant
G
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Target creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is 3 plus the number of cards named Muscle Burst in all graveyards.
As strong as a centaur's will.