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Maelstrom Pulse
ARB · Alara Reborn #92 · Rare · released 2009-04-30
{1}{B}{G}
Sorcery
Destroy target nonland permanent and all other permanents with the same name as that permanent.
During the collision of the shards, entire ways of life disappeared without a trace.
Maelstrom Pulse is a rare black-green sorcery from Alara Reborn (2009). It has been printed 13 times across 13 sets, from 2009 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.20 to $29.73 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.32
USD Foil$9.44
Format legality
Where you can play Maelstrom Pulse in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (13)
Prices range from $0.20 to $29.73 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations at $0.20.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alara Reborn This page | 92 | Rare | $1.32 | $9.44 |
| Grand Prix Promos | 2011 | Rare | — | $4.41 |
| Magic Online Promos | 37845 | Rare | — | — |
| Modern Masters | 180 | Rare | $0.55 | $0.50 |
| Amonkhet Invocations | 29 | Special | — | $29.73 |
| Ultimate Box Topper | U24 | Mythic | — | $7.57 |
| Ultimate Masters | 204 | Rare | $0.40 | $1.13 |
| Historic Anthology 2 | 16 | Rare | — | — |
| Double Masters | 207 | Rare | $0.37 | $0.42 |
| Modern Horizons 3 Commander | 269 | Rare | $0.29 | — |
| Bloomburrow Commander | 126 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Foundations | 661 | Rare | $0.20 | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 244 | Rare | $0.35 | $0.37 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2022-06-10Unless a token is a copy of another permanent or was explicitly given a name by the effect that created it, its name is the subtypes it was given when it was created plus the word "Token." For example, if an effect creates a 1/1 Soldier creature token, that token is named "Soldier Token."
- 2020-08-07Maelstrom Pulse has only one target. Other permanents with the same name will be destroyed even if they have hexproof or protection.
- 2020-08-07If the target permanent is an illegal target by the time Maelstrom Pulse tries to resolve, the spell won't resolve. You won't destroy any permanents at all. If the target is legal but not destroyed (most likely because it has indestructible), you do destroy other permanents with the same name.
Frequently asked questions
Is Maelstrom Pulse legal in Commander?
Yes — Maelstrom Pulse is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Maelstrom Pulse legal in?
Maelstrom Pulse is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Maelstrom Pulse been printed?
Maelstrom Pulse has been printed 13 times across 13 sets, from 2009 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Maelstrom Pulse?
The cheapest printing is Foundations (#661) at about $0.20.
Who illustrated Maelstrom Pulse?
This printing of Maelstrom Pulse was illustrated by Anthony Francisco.