Volcanic Eruption
Sorcery · Rare
Volcanic Eruption is currently worth about $0.52 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Destroy X target Mountains. Volcanic Eruption deals damage to each creature and each player equal to the number of Mountains put into a graveyard this way.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- U
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 1993
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
Playability
#28212 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
Can be used with X equal to zero. This is useful if no Mountains are on the battlefield.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 88 | Rare | $315.00 | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 89 | Rare | $96.32 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 385 | Rare | $66.11 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 89 | Rare | $10.40 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 88 | Rare | $7.21 | — |
| Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border | 112 | Rare | $5.99 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 89 | Rare | $3.60 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 89 | Rare | $1.74 | — |
| Revised Edition | 89 | Rare | $0.83 | — |
| Fourth Edition | 112 | Rare | $0.52 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 89 | Rare | — | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 89 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Limited Edition Alpha #88 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $315.00 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$315.00 – $315.00 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Volcanic Eruption worth?
Volcanic Eruption is currently worth about $0.52 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.52 to $315.00 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Volcanic Eruption printed in?
Volcanic Eruption has been printed in 11 sets, including Collectors' Edition, 30th Anniversary Edition, Summer Magic / Edgar, Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border, Fourth Edition, Revised Edition, and more.
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Is Volcanic Eruption legal in Commander?
Yes — Volcanic Eruption is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Volcanic Eruption legal in Modern?
Volcanic Eruption is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Volcanic Eruption on the Reserved List?
No — Volcanic Eruption is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Volcanic Eruption?
Yes — Volcanic Eruption has 1 official ruling from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Collectors' Edition · 30th Anniversary Edition · Summer Magic / Edgar · Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border · Fourth Edition · Revised Edition · Unlimited Edition · Foreign Black Border · Limited Edition Alpha · Limited Edition Beta · Intl. Collectors' Edition
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