Magic: The Gathering

Balefire Dragon

The List ISD-129 • mythic

Set: The List
Collector number: ISD-129
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Market price: $17.46

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What it's worth

$17.46market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$15.71 – $17.46 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic rarity, this card stands out as a challenging acquisition, often representing a focal point in a collection. Its inclusion in this specific set offers a distinct framing that marks it as a notable piece for those who track its presence across various cataloged sources.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it deals that much damage to each creature that player controls.

If it comes for you, die boldly or die swiftly—for die you will.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Balefire Dragon was originally released in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion Innistrad. Designed to embody the gothic horror themes of the set, the card was illustrated by Jason Chan, who crafted an image of a colossal, fire-breathing beast terrorizing the bleak landscape. The creature's mechanics, which allow it to clear a battlefield of smaller creatures upon dealing combat damage, established it as a powerhouse in casual play and Commander formats.

The inclusion of this card in The List represents Wizards of the Coast's ongoing initiative to recirculate iconic or thematic reprints into modern booster products. By bringing back cards from older, out-of-print sets, The List allows newer players to engage with powerful classic designs while maintaining the card's original aesthetic and mechanical identity. It remains a recognizable symbol of the high-fantasy dragon archetype within the game's expansive catalog.

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Other printings

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About

About Balefire Dragon

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