Quick Answer

Fissure Vent is a common Sorcery from C13 (C13) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fissure Vent MTG card

Fissure Vent

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose one or both — • Destroy target artifact. • Destroy target nonbasic land.

"Something down there has an appetite for what we're standing on. Let's hope it doesn't want seconds." —Samila, Murasa Expeditionary House

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 C13 C13 🎨 Philip Straub

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.04
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fissure Vent? Basics

Fissure Vent is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one or both — • Destroy target artifact. • Destroy target nonbasic land."

How much mana does Fissure Vent cost to cast? Basics

Fissure Vent 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.

Fissure Vent'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.

Fissure Vent 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.

Fissure Vent's current oracle text is: "Choose one or both — • Destroy target artifact. • Destroy target nonbasic land."

What is the current price of Fissure Vent? Pricing

The current market price for Fissure Vent is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Fissure Vent? Pricing

You can purchase Fissure Vent 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 Fissure Vent legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fissure Vent in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fissure Vent legal in Modern? Legality

Fissure Vent is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fissure Vent legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fissure Vent 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 Fissure Vent legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fissure Vent in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fissure Vent legal in Legacy? Legality

Fissure Vent is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fissure Vent legal in Vintage? Legality

Fissure Vent 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 Fissure Vent legal in Pauper? Legality

Fissure Vent 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 Fissure Vent from? Details

This printing of Fissure Vent is from C13 (C13), with collector number 107.

Fissure Vent may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fissure Vent's rarity? Details

Fissure Vent is a common card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Fissure Vent? Details

Fissure Vent was illustrated by Philip Straub.

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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