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Overwhelming Surge is a uncommon Instant from TDM (TDM) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Overwhelming Surge MTG card

Overwhelming Surge

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Card Text

Choose one or both — • Overwhelming Surge deals 3 damage to target creature. • Destroy target noncreature artifact.

Mardu lightning rods disperse the energy of dragonstorms—or whatever happens to be touching the rods.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Gaboleps

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Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.12
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Overwhelming Surge? Basics

Overwhelming Surge is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one or both — • Overwhelming Surge deals 3 damage to target creature. • Destroy target noncreature artifact."

How much mana does Overwhelming Surge cost to cast? Basics

Overwhelming Surge has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Overwhelming Surge's mana cost of {2}{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.

Overwhelming Surge has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Overwhelming Surge's current oracle text is: "Choose one or both — • Overwhelming Surge deals 3 damage to target creature. • Destroy target noncreature artifact."

What is the current price of Overwhelming Surge? Pricing

The current market price for Overwhelming Surge is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Overwhelming Surge? Pricing

You can purchase Overwhelming Surge 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.

Overwhelming Surge normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.1

Is Overwhelming Surge legal in Standard? Legality

Overwhelming Surge is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Overwhelming Surge legal in Modern? Legality

Overwhelming Surge is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Overwhelming Surge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Overwhelming Surge 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 Overwhelming Surge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Overwhelming Surge is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Overwhelming Surge legal in Legacy? Legality

Overwhelming Surge is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Overwhelming Surge legal in Vintage? Legality

Overwhelming Surge 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 Overwhelming Surge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Overwhelming Surge 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 Overwhelming Surge from? Details

This printing of Overwhelming Surge is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 115.

Overwhelming Surge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Overwhelming Surge's rarity? Details

Overwhelming Surge is a uncommon card in TDM.

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

Who illustrated Overwhelming Surge? Details

Overwhelming Surge was illustrated by Gaboleps.

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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