Quick Answer

Explosive Revelation is a uncommon Sorcery from ROE (ROE) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Explosive Revelation MTG card

Explosive Revelation

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose any target. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card. Explosive Revelation deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player. Put the nonland card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 ROE ROE 🎨 Justin Sweet

Market Prices

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$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.43
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.06
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€0.30
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explosive Revelation? Basics

Explosive Revelation 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. Explosive Revelation deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that permanent or player. Put the nonland card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Explosive Revelation cost to cast? Basics

Explosive Revelation has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Explosive Revelation's mana cost of {3}{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.

Explosive Revelation has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

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

What is the current price of Explosive Revelation? Pricing

The current market price for Explosive Revelation is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.43 USD.

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

Where can I buy Explosive Revelation? Pricing

You can purchase Explosive Revelation 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.

Explosive Revelation normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.43

Is Explosive Revelation legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Explosive Revelation in Standard is not available.

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

Is Explosive Revelation legal in Modern? Legality

Explosive Revelation is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Explosive Revelation legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Explosive Revelation 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 Explosive Revelation legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Explosive Revelation in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Explosive Revelation legal in Legacy? Legality

Explosive Revelation is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Explosive Revelation legal in Vintage? Legality

Explosive Revelation 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 Explosive Revelation legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Explosive Revelation 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 Explosive Revelation from? Details

This printing of Explosive Revelation is from ROE (ROE), with collector number 143.

Explosive Revelation may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Explosive Revelation's rarity? Details

Explosive Revelation is a uncommon card in ROE.

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

Who illustrated Explosive Revelation? Details

Explosive Revelation was illustrated by Justin Sweet.

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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