Balefire Liege
Planechase 97 • rare
- Set
- Planechase
- Collector number
- 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana or white mana red mana or white mana red mana or white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Ralph Horsley
- Market price
- $1.43
What it does
Other red creatures you control get +1/+1.
Other white creatures you control get +1/+1.
Whenever you cast a red spell, this creature deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker.
Whenever you cast a white spell, you gain 3 life.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Balefire Liege was released in 2009 as part of the initial Planechase product line for Magic: The Gathering. As a 'liege' cycle card representing the intersection of white and red mana, it was designed to reward players for casting multicolored spells by providing powerful combat and utility triggers. The card serves as a representative of the Boros Legion's tactical ethos, focusing on aggressive board presence and direct damage.
The artwork was illustrated by Jason Chan, whose work frequently defined the aesthetic of mid-era Magic sets. Chan aimed to capture the essence of a powerful, armored commander standing amidst the chaotic energy of war. Upon its release, the card became a staple in casual Commander formats and multicolor-themed decks, appreciated by players for its ability to stabilize the board while pushing damage in a way that remains mechanically distinct within its color identity.
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