Quick Answer

Explosive Welcome is a uncommon Instant from PLST (PLST) costing {7}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Explosive Welcome MTG card

Explosive Welcome

Instant

Card Text

Explosive Welcome deals 5 damage to any target and 3 damage to any other target. Add {R}{R}{R}.

Rowan and Will were a natural fit in Prismari College, the school of outrageous elemental arts.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 8.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mathias Kollros

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Explosive Welcome? Basics

Explosive Welcome is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Explosive Welcome deals 5 damage to any target and 3 damage to any other target. Add {R}{R}{R}."

How much mana does Explosive Welcome cost to cast? Basics

Explosive Welcome has a mana cost of {7}{R}, which equals 8.0 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 Welcome's mana cost of {7}{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 Welcome has a mana value of 8.0. 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 Welcome's current oracle text is: "Explosive Welcome deals 5 damage to any target and 3 damage to any other target. Add {R}{R}{R}."

What is the current price of Explosive Welcome? Pricing

The current market price for Explosive Welcome is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Explosive Welcome? Pricing

You can purchase Explosive Welcome 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 Explosive Welcome legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Explosive Welcome legal in Modern? Legality

Explosive Welcome is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Explosive Welcome legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Explosive Welcome 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 Welcome legal in Pioneer? Legality

Explosive Welcome is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Explosive Welcome legal in Legacy? Legality

Explosive Welcome is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Explosive Welcome legal in Vintage? Legality

Explosive Welcome 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 Welcome legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Explosive Welcome 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 Welcome from? Details

This printing of Explosive Welcome is from PLST (PLST), with collector number STX-100.

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

What is Explosive Welcome's rarity? Details

Explosive Welcome is a uncommon card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Explosive Welcome? Details

Explosive Welcome was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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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