Devour in Flames

Devour in Flames was released in early 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch set, the second expansion in the Battle for Zendikar block for Magic: The Gathering. The set was designed to emphasize the theme of cooperation, focusing on the Gatewatch—a group of planeswalkers united to protect the multiverse from the threat of the Eldrazi. Mechanically, the card was crafted to provide red decks with a versatile removal option, utilizing the surge mechanic which allowed players to cast spells for a reduced cost if they had already played another card that turn.

The artwork for the card was created by artist Mathias Kollros, who captured a volatile elemental burst characteristic of red-aligned magic. As a common rarity card, it was primarily intended for limited play environments like Draft or Sealed deck tournaments. It was received by the player base as a functional utility card, prized for its ability to target both creatures and planeswalkers, fitting squarely into the set's aggressive, fast-paced playstyle.