Excavation Explosion is a common red sorcery card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War expansion, identified by card number 132.
Excavation Explosion
2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The Brothers' War
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Excavation Explosion is a common red sorcery card released in Magic: The Gathering's 2022 The Brothers' War expansion, cataloged as card number 132. Designed by Campbell White, this card serves as a utility option for players building artifact-centric strategies within the game's lore and mechanics. The Brothers' War set focuses heavily on the conflict surrounding powerstones and ancient technology, making Excavation Explosion a thematic fit for those collecting cards that reflect this era of the game's history. As a low-cost spell with a mana value of three, Excavation Explosion offers a dual effect: it deals three damage to any target while simultaneously creating a tapped Powerstone token. This token functions as an artifact that can produce colorless mana, though it restricts its use to casting nonartifact spells, adding a strategic layer to deck construction. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards, this product represents a tangible piece of the set's narrative, appealing to those who appreciate the intricate world-building and mechanical depth introduced in this expansion. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a functional piece to your collection, Excavation Explosion stands out for its clear design and straightforward utility. The Brothers' War continues to be a significant chapter for fans of the game, and cards like this one help define the mechanical identity of the release.
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Excavation Explosion
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Campbell White
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Excavation Explosion deals 3 damage to any target. Create a tapped Powerstone token. (It's an artifact with "{T}: Add {C}. This mana can't be spent to cast a nonartifact spell.")
Urza's engineers could take weeks to dig out a powerstone. The goblins weren't so painstaking.







