Quick Answer

Erratic Explosion is a common Sorcery from ONS (ONS) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Commander.

Erratic Explosion MTG card

Erratic Explosion

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose any target. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card. Erratic Explosion deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player. Put the revealed cards on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Gary Ruddell

Market Prices

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$0.12
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$0.79
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$0.35
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$2.49
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€0.06
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€1.24
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erratic Explosion? Basics

Erratic Explosion is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose any target. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card. Erratic Explosion deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player. Put the revealed cards on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Erratic Explosion cost to cast? Basics

Erratic Explosion 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.

Erratic Explosion'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.

Erratic Explosion 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.

Erratic Explosion's current oracle text is: "Choose any target. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card. Erratic Explosion deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player. Put the revealed cards on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Erratic Explosion? Pricing

The current market price for Erratic Explosion is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.79 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Erratic Explosion? Pricing

You can purchase Erratic Explosion 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.

Erratic Explosion normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.79

Is Erratic Explosion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Erratic Explosion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Erratic Explosion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Erratic Explosion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Erratic Explosion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Erratic Explosion 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 Erratic Explosion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Erratic Explosion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Erratic Explosion legal in Legacy? Legality

Erratic Explosion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Erratic Explosion legal in Vintage? Legality

Erratic Explosion 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 Erratic Explosion legal in Pauper? Legality

Erratic Explosion is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Erratic Explosion from? Details

This printing of Erratic Explosion is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 201.

Erratic Explosion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Erratic Explosion's rarity? Details

Erratic Explosion is a common card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Erratic Explosion? Details

Erratic Explosion was illustrated by Gary Ruddell.

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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