Ill-Timed Explosion
Magic: The Gathering | Murders at Karlov Manor - Singles
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| Rarity | R |
| Number | 207 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Murders at Karlov Manor |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 10 items |
| From | $0.37 |
| Type | Sorcery |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.37 | 9 | ||
NMFoil | $0.74 | 1 |
About Ill-Timed Explosion
Ill-Timed Explosion from Murders at Karlov Manor is currently available from around $0.29. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Draw two cards. Then you may discard two cards. When you do, Ill-Timed Explosion deals X damage to each creature, where X is the greatest mana value among cards discarded this way.
Flavor Text
Only too late did the Agency custodians realize the device had not been inactive—it was just waiting for the right trigger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Ill-Timed Explosion worth?
Ill-Timed Explosion is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.29 for Murders at Karlov Manor. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Ill-Timed Explosion has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Ill-Timed Explosion legal in Commander?
Ill-Timed Explosion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Ill-Timed Explosion legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Ill-Timed Explosion on the Reserved List?
No. Ill-Timed Explosion is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Ill-Timed Explosion in-game text?
In game, Ill-Timed Explosion is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Draw two cards. Then you may discard two cards. When you do, Ill-Timed Explosion deals X damage to each creature, where X is the greatest mana value among cards discarded this way.".
How popular is Ill-Timed Explosion in Commander decks?
Ill-Timed Explosion ranks #8,176 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Ill-Timed Explosion
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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