Bituminous Blast, card #83 from Magic: The Gathering's 2016 Planechase Anthology. This Uncommon Instant features the Cascade mechanic and artwork by Raymond Swanland.
Bituminous Blast
2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Planechase Anthology
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Bituminous Blast is an Instant card from the 2016 Planechase Anthology expansion, designated as card number 83 with the set code PCA. Released under the Magic: The Gathering brand, this Uncommon card is valued by collectors for its unique mechanics and distinctive artwork by Raymond Swanland. The card features a mana cost of {3}{B}{R} and has a mana value of 5, utilizing both Black and Red colors within its identity. The gameplay of Bituminous Blast centers on the Cascade ability, allowing players to exile cards from the top of their library until a nonland card costing less is found. This exiled card can then be cast without paying its mana cost, while the remaining exiled cards are shuffled back into the library in a random order. Additionally, the card deals 4 damage to a target creature, offering a versatile option for controlling the board. The Planechase Anthology set itself is a notable release, bringing together various Planechase cards into a single collection, making Bituminous Blast a key piece for enthusiasts of the format. Collectors often seek out cards like Bituminous Blast to complete their Planechase Anthology sets or to enhance their casual and competitive decks. The combination of strategic depth and collectible design makes this card a staple for Magic: The Gathering fans.
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Bituminous Blast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Raymond Swanland
Card Stock
English
{3}{B}{R}
Instant
B, R
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Cascade (When you cast this spell, exile cards from the top of your library until you exile a nonland card that costs less. You may cast it without paying its mana cost. Put the exiled cards on the bottom in a random order.) Bituminous Blast deals 4 damage to target creature.