Double Trouble: Expansion // Explosion
Expansion // Explosion is a split instant that gives you a choice between copying spells or converting excess mana into direct impact. Expansion copies an instant or sorcery spell, letting you double a crucial removal, counter, or draw spell at the right moment. Explosion turns raw mana into payoff by dealing X damage to any target while letting the targeted player draw X cards, which can be used offensively or to refill an opponent who is about to take lethal damage from a different source.
As a Ravnica Remastered foil in Near Mint condition this card fits into reactive blue red shells and midrange decks that want flexible answers. Use Expansion to escalate a tempo play or to get extra value from a one shot combo. Use Explosion to finish a race or reset a stalled board while accounting for card advantage tradeoffs. The split nature of the card captures Izzet sensibilities and rewards careful timing and mana planning.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – Expansion: {R}{U} // Explosion: {X}{R}{R}{U}{U}
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Card Type – Instant // Instant
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Expansion Copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy. // Explosion Explosion deals X damage to any target. Target player draws X cards.