Tectonic Hazard (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan) Light Play

Shock the Field

Tectonic Hazard is a compact board control option that pays a single red mana for an efficient sweep. The card text reads Tectonic Hazard deals 1 damage to each opponent and each creature they control which makes it a reliable answer to swarms of small attackers or to finish off low life totals after combat. In practice this sorcery trades a single mana for a tempo reset and a small amount of direct damage that often influences how opponents sequence their blockers and attacks.

In the context of Lost Caverns of Ixalan the effect fits the set tone of sudden elemental upheaval. Use Tectonic Hazard to clear chaff, push through the last points of damage, or set up a favorable follow up turn. The card is simple to pilot yet it interacts cleanly with damage based synergies and replacement effects so it can slot into aggressive red decks or as a one mana utility in midrange builds.

Card Details:

• Mana Cost {R}
• Card Type Sorcery
• Subtypes —
• Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) Tectonic Hazard deals 1 damage to each opponent and each creature they control.
• Power / Toughness —
• Rarity Common
• Set The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
• Language English
• Condition Light Play