Magic: The Gathering

Balefire Dragon

Innistrad Remastered 479 • mythic

Set: Innistrad Remastered
Collector number: 479
Rarity: Mythic
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Eric Deschamps
Market price: $15.64

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What it's worth

$15.64market price via TCGplayer · Aug 24, 2026$13.85 – $15.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a mythic card, this dragon represents a pinnacle of power within its set, serving as a high-impact centerpiece for any deck. Its presence on the battlefield demands immediate attention, as its ability to deal massive damage to an opponent’s creatures ensures it can swiftly shift the momentum of a game.

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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 introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering expansion Innistrad, designed to capture the gothic horror aesthetic of the set. As a powerful rare creature, it was crafted to provide players with a high-impact, late-game threat capable of board control through its ability to deal damage to all creatures controlled by an opponent whenever it connects with a player.

The Innistrad Remastered version, bearing collector number 479, brings this classic design into a curated experience intended to highlight the most iconic cards from the original Innistrad block. Illustrated by Chris Rahn, the card maintains its legacy as a formidable dragon, with the artwork emphasizing a fierce, fiery presence that aligns with the set's dark, atmospheric visual identity.

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About Balefire Dragon

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