Magic: The Gathering

Balefire Dragon

Innistrad 129 • mythic

Set: Innistrad
Collector number: 129
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Market price: $14.72

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Market

What it's worth

$14.72market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$14.58 – $16.09 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic rarity card from the Innistrad set, Balefire Dragon represents a powerful centerpiece for any collection. Its unique ability to impact the board by dealing damage to all creatures controlled by a player it hits makes it a highly sought-after specimen for players who value board control.

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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

The Balefire Dragon was introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Innistrad. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, this card was created to embody the gothic horror themes of the set, featuring a powerful dragon whose breath weapon mimics the destructive, cleansing fire associated with the plane's lore. It was crafted as a high-mana, impactful creature intended to serve as a significant threat in casual formats and Commander gameplay.

The artwork for the card was illustrated by Jason Chan. Chan sought to capture a sense of overwhelming, predatory scale, emphasizing the dragon's scorched, skeletal aesthetic to align with the grim atmosphere of the Innistrad plane. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its ability to clear the board of smaller creatures, quickly earning a reputation as a quintessential 'big red' finisher that remains a staple in graveyard-themed and dragon-tribal decks.

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About

About Balefire Dragon

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