Breath of Fury

Breath of Fury was released in 2005 as part of the Ravnica: City of Guilds set, the inaugural entry in a block centered on the color-aligned guilds of the cityscape Ravnica. Designed by the Magic: The Gathering R&D team, this red enchantment was crafted to provide a chaotic, aggressive engine for combat-focused decks, reflecting the impulsive and explosive nature associated with the red color identity in the game's mechanics.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Trevor Hairsine, who utilized a dramatic, visceral style to capture the card's theme of relentless, recurring combat. Upon its release, the card became a notable inclusion for casual and Commander players due to its unique ability to chain combat phases, serving as a distinct example of the high-variance design philosophy prevalent during the mid-2000s era of the game.