Quick Answer

Elemental Eruption is a rare Sorcery from OTC (OTC) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $1.56 USD. Legal in Commander.

Elemental Eruption MTG card

Elemental Eruption

Sorcery

Card Text

Create a 4/4 red Dragon Elemental creature token with flying and prowess. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)

The crater screamed into the wind, and the wind carried its blazing voice across the sky.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 6.0 OTC OTC 🎨 Andrea Piparo
Storm

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elemental Eruption? Basics

Elemental Eruption is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Create a 4/4 red Dragon Elemental creature token with flying and prowess. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)"

How much mana does Elemental Eruption cost to cast? Basics

Elemental Eruption has a mana cost of {4}{R}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Elemental Eruption's mana cost of {4}{R}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Elemental Eruption has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Elemental Eruption's current oracle text is: "Create a 4/4 red Dragon Elemental creature token with flying and prowess. Storm (When you cast this spell, copy it for each spell cast before it this turn.)"

What is the current price of Elemental Eruption? Pricing

The current market price for Elemental Eruption is approximately $1.56 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Elemental Eruption? Pricing

You can purchase Elemental Eruption from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elemental Eruption in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Elemental Eruption in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elemental Eruption is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elemental Eruption in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Legacy? Legality

Elemental Eruption is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Vintage? Legality

Elemental Eruption is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Elemental Eruption legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elemental Eruption in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Elemental Eruption from? Details

This printing of Elemental Eruption is from OTC (OTC), with collector number 27.

Elemental Eruption may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elemental Eruption's rarity? Details

Elemental Eruption is a rare card in OTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Elemental Eruption? Details

Elemental Eruption was illustrated by Andrea Piparo.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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