The 2010 Magic: The Gathering Scars of Mirrodin expansion with this Melt Terrain card. Card #97, illustrated by John Avon, features a powerful red sorcery.
Melt Terrain
2010 • Magic: The Gathering • Scars of Mirrodin
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Identified as card number 97 in the set, this common red sorcery is a staple for players looking to manipulate the battlefield. Designed by artist John Avon, the card carries a mana cost of {2}{R}{R} and a mana value of 4, offering strategic depth for red-based decks. In gameplay, Melt Terrain allows the caster to destroy a target land, dealing 2 damage to that land's controller. This effect provides a direct interaction tool that can disrupt opponent strategies while applying pressure. For collectors, the Scars of Mirrodin set represents a pivotal era in Magic history, blending the industrial theme of the plane Mirrodin with the incursion of Phyrexian bio-mechanical horrors. Each card in the set, including this one, contributes to the broader narrative and collectible ecosystem that enthusiasts seek to complete. Whether you are building a competitive deck or curating a comprehensive collection, Melt Terrain offers both functional utility and nostalgic value. The card's straightforward yet impactful design makes it a familiar presence in many red decks. The set's unique art style and mechanics continue to attract new and veteran collectors alike, making each card a piece of gaming history.
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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
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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.
