Expansion // Explosion
Guilds of Ravnica · #224

Expansion // Explosion

Expansion // Explosion is a Rare Instant // Instant from Guilds of Ravnica (224) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {U/R}{U/R} // {X}{U}{U}{R}{R}. Color identity: R, U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.84 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.84
Cardmarket trend €0.38
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Expansion // Explosion suits collectors and players working on Guilds of Ravnica who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Expansion // Explosion from Guilds of Ravnica?

Expansion // Explosion is a Instant // Instant in Guilds of Ravnica numbered 224. Mana cost {U/R}{U/R} // {X}{U}{U}{R}{R}. Color identity: R, U. Expansion // Explosion (224) from Guilds of Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Expansion // Explosion worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.84 for Expansion // Explosion. Low and high spread runs $0.84 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.38; foil: $0.84; Normal: $0.35. This printing is from Guilds of Ravnica. Collector number 224 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetGuilds of Ravnica
Number224
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.84
Cardmarket EUR€0.38
cardmarket $0.38
foil $0.84
Normal $0.35

Card stats

ColorsR, U

How collectible is Expansion // Explosion?

Expansion // Explosion is a Rare printing in Guilds of Ravnica. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Guilds of Ravnica. Collector number 224 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Expansion // Explosion?

Expansion // Explosion lists as Instant // Instant. Artist: Deruchenko Alexander. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Guilds of Ravnica. Collector number 224 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Expansion // Explosion (224) from Guilds of Ravnica should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Expansion // Explosion is catalogued as Rare Instant // Instant in Guilds of Ravnica, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.84 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.38; foil: $0.84; Normal: $0.35).
  • Mana cost {U/R}{U/R} // {X}{U}{U}{R}{R} and type line Instant // Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.84 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Expansion // Explosion from Guilds of Ravnica?

Expansion // Explosion is a Rare Instant // Instant from Guilds of Ravnica numbered 224 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Expansion // Explosion worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.84 for ungraded Expansion // Explosion. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Expansion // Explosion?

Expansion // Explosion is catalogued as Rare in Guilds of Ravnica. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Expansion // Explosion legal in Commander or Standard?

Expansion // Explosion shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Expansion // Explosion near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.84. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.