Banefire
Core Set 2019 130 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2019
- Collector number
- 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.88
What it does
Banefire deals X damage to any target.
If X is 5 or more, this spell can't be countered and the damage can't be prevented.
For Sarkhan Vol, the dragon is the purest expression of life's savage splendor.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Banefire was first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the 2009 set Conflux, designed as a powerful burn spell that prevents its damage from being countered. This mechanic was specifically crafted to counter the prevalence of blue-aligned counter-magic strategies, providing red decks with a reliable late-game finisher that forces opponents to deal with the damage directly on the battlefield.
The version from Core Set 2019 features artwork by Kieran Yanner, who brought a visceral, elemental intensity to the illustration. The design depicts a surge of magical flame erupting, capturing the chaotic and destructive nature of the card's effect. Upon its inclusion in the 2019 core rotation, it was well-received by players for its consistency in aggressive and control-focused strategies alike, remaining a staple tool for red-based decks seeking a non-negotiable win condition.
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