Blazing Torch
Zendikar 197 • uncommon
- Set
- Zendikar
- Collector number
- 197
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Vance Kovacs
- Market price
- $0.05
What it does
Equipped creature can't be blocked by Vampires or Zombies.
Equipped creature has "tap, Sacrifice Blazing Torch: Blazing Torch deals 2 damage to any target."
Equip 1 generic mana (1 generic mana: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blazing Torch was released in 2009 as part of the Zendikar expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The set focused heavily on themes of exploration, adventure, and the hazards of a dangerous, shifting landscape. As an artifact equipment, the card was designed to represent a utilitarian tool repurposed for combat, reflecting the set's emphasis on how even mundane items could be vital for survival in a treacherous environment.
The card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, who utilized a gritty, functional aesthetic to ground the item in the reality of the game's setting. The design philosophy behind it was to provide a low-cost, repeatable removal effect that rewarded players for tactical play. Upon its release, it became a staple in Limited formats, where its versatility as both a tool for direct damage and an equipment piece made it a respected inclusion in many aggressive strategies.
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