Magic: The Gathering

Crown of Flames

Invasion 142 • common

Set: Invasion
Collector number: 142
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: red mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: Red
Artist: Christopher Moeller
Market price: $0.36

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Market

What it's worth

$0.36market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.27 – $0.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Invasion set, the Crown of Flames serves as an accessible entry point into tactical combat, allowing players to repeatedly empower their creatures through a flexible mana investment. Its presence in this collection highlights the foundational mechanics that allow for dynamic board control during play.

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Card face

What it does

Enchant creature

red mana: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

red mana: Return this Aura to its owner's hand.

"All my life I've fought these monsters. Today I finish that fight."— Barrin

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Crown of Flames was released in 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It represents the central conflict of the set, which depicts the Phyrexian invasion of the plane of Dominaria. The card was designed as an enchantment that provides a temporary power boost to creatures, reflecting the volatile and destructive nature of the metallic, biomechanical Phyrexian forces during this narrative arc.

The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Greg Staples. His design leans into the gothic and industrial aesthetic characteristic of the Phyrexian aesthetic, utilizing dark, fiery tones to convey the magical intensity of the item. Upon release, it was regarded as a niche utility card, noted more for its thematic connection to the overarching Invasion storyline than for its competitive impact in tournament play.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

The same card, printed again — different sets, treatments, and prices.

Crown of FlamesTempest · #169 · common · 1997$0.32

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About

About Crown of Flames

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