The Explosive Vegetation card (HOP-70) from the 2009 Magic: The Gathering Planechase set. This uncommon sorcery accelerates your mana base by searching for basic lands.
Explosive Vegetation
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Planechase
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The Explosive Vegetation card, designated as number 70 in the 2009 Planechase set, serves as a vital resource accelerator for Magic: The Gathering players. Created by artist John Avon, this uncommon sorcery is designed to help mages quickly establish their mana base by searching their library for up to two basic land cards and putting them onto the battlefield tapped. After finding the lands, players must shuffle their library, a mechanic that balances rapid acceleration with the unpredictability inherent in the game. Released under the HOP set code, this card reflects the innovative spirit of the Planechase format, which introduced dynamic board states and unique gameplay twists to the TCG. The flavor text accompanying the card hints at the magical world's resilience, noting that certain environments grow faster than they burn. For collectors, the Planechase expansion remains a memorable chapter in Magic's history, offering cards that provide fresh strategic possibilities outside of standard Constructed formats. The card’s green mana cost of three generic and one green mana makes it accessible in decks built around green strategies. Its mana value of four ensures it fits into various early-to-mid game plans. Collectors often seek out Planechase cards for their unique design and the excitement they bring to casual and competitive play. Whether you are building a deck that relies on rapid land deployment or simply appreciate the creativity of the Planechase set, Explosive Vegetation offers a reliable way to secure your resources. This product represents a key piece for any Magic: The Gathering enthusiast looking to expand their collection with cards that offer both strategic depth and nostalgic appeal from the late 2000s era of the game.
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Explosive Vegetation
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
John Avon
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Search your library for up to two basic land cards, put them onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle.
Torching Krosa would be pointless. It grows faster than it burns.




















