The Melt Terrain card from Magic: The Gathering's 2010 Scars of Mirrodin expansion offers a powerful land-removal effect for red decks.
Melt Terrain
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Scars of Mirrodin
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Melt Terrain (SOM-97) is a red sorcery card from the Scars of Mirrodin set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2010. Illustrated by John Avon, this common card costs four mana to cast and features a distinct flavor text reflecting the industrial decay of the Mirrodin plane. The card's primary effect allows a player to destroy a target land and deal two damage to that land's controller, making it a flexible tool for disrupting opponent resources. Collectors often seek out Scars of Mirrodin cards to complete base set collections or to build themed decks centered around the set's narrative. As a common rarity card, Melt Terrain serves as a functional addition to red spell libraries, providing a cost-effective way to handle problematic lands. The card's design aligns with the aesthetic of the Scars of Mirrodin era, which explored the conflict between the metallic plane and the invading Phyrexians. For players interested in constructing competitive or casual decks, understanding the nuances of land destruction is key. Melt Terrain offers a dual benefit: removing a permanent while simultaneously dealing direct damage. This makes it particularly useful in formats where board control is essential. The card's mana cost and effect balance its power, ensuring it remains a relevant choice for red mages looking to control the battlefield. Whether you are a long-time Magic: The Gathering fan or new to the game, adding Melt Terrain to your collection provides insight into the strategic depth of the Scars of Mirrodin block. Its straightforward mechanics and iconic place in the set's history make it a staple for collectors and players alike. Explore the diverse range of cards available to enhance your gaming experience and complete your favorite sets.
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Card Details
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Melt Terrain
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
John Avon
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Destroy target land. Melt Terrain deals 2 damage to that land's controller.
Just as the most finely wrought metal can warp and rust, so too does Mirrodin buckle under pressures from without and within.






