A-Excavation Explosion

Description

A-Excavation Explosion (Card Number A-132) is a Common Instant from Magic: The Gathering's 2024 The Brothers' War set. Designed by Campbell White, this card represents the industrial and magical warfare that defined the era of Dominaria's ancient history. As a red spell, it costs two generic mana and one red mana, making it an efficient tool for early-game aggression or mid-game removal. The card's primary effect allows a player to deal four damage to any target creature or planeswalker. Beyond simple removal, A-Excavation Explosion offers strategic depth by creating a tapped Powerstone token. This artifact generates colorless mana when tapped, but with a crucial restriction: that mana cannot be spent to cast nonartifact spells. This limitation forces players to build their decks around artifact synergies, ensuring the token provides value only if the deck's strategy supports artifact-heavy gameplay. Collectors and players alike appreciate A-Excavation Explosion for its straightforward utility and thematic fit within the Brothers' War narrative. Whether you are building a Commander deck or looking to expand your collection of Magic: The Gathering cards, this release offers a unique mechanical twist that challenges players to think creatively about mana resources. Its presence in the set highlights the intricate balance between power and restriction that characterizes the Brothers' War era.