The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga Steam Blast card (USG #219). This uncommon sorcery deals 2 damage to each creature and player, serving as a key piece for collectors.
Steam Blast
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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This uncommon sorcery card carries the set code USG and features artwork by Mike Raabe. With a mana cost of {2}{R}, it offers a straightforward yet powerful effect: dealing 2 damage to each creature and each player. This ability makes it a versatile tool in red-based strategies, appealing to players who value immediate board impact. Collectors often seek out Urza's Saga cards for their historical significance in the Magic: The Gathering timeline. The Steam Blast card represents a specific era of design where artifact synergy drove gameplay. Its straightforward rules text contrasts with the intricate flavor text, which mentions viashino and cracked pipes, adding narrative context to the card's existence. For those building collections focused on this pivotal 1998 release, finding a clean example of Steam Blast is a rewarding goal.
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Steam Blast
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mike Raabe
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Sorcery
R
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Steam Blast deals 2 damage to each creature and each player.
The viashino knew of the cracked pipes but deliberately left them unmended to bolster the rig's defenses.