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Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is a uncommon Sorcery from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $1.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure MTG card

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target land. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Creatures without flying can't block this turn.

"Idea: Climbing boots also balanced for running." —Expedition journal entry, very scorched

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Yohann Schepacz

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$1.05
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure? Basics

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target land. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Creatures without flying can't block this turn."

How much mana does Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure cost to cast? Basics

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure 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.

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure'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.

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure 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.

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure's current oracle text is: "Destroy target land. Its controller may search their library for a basic land card, put it onto the battlefield tapped, then shuffle. Creatures without flying can't block this turn."

What is the current price of Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure? Pricing

The current market price for Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is approximately $1.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.55 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure? Pricing

You can purchase Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure 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.

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure normal: $1.05 | foil: $5.55

Is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Modern? Legality

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure 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 Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Legacy? Legality

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Vintage? Legality

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure 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 Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure 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 Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure from? Details

This printing of Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 248.

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure's rarity? Details

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure is a uncommon card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure? Details

Sundering Eruption // Volcanic Fissure was illustrated by Yohann Schepacz.

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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