Fanning the Flames
The List STH-80 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- STH-80
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Ron Spencer
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
Buyback 3 generic mana (You may pay an additional 3 generic mana as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.)
Fanning the Flames deals X damage to any target.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fanning the Flames was originally released as a rare enchantment in the 1997 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Mirage. Designed by Bill Rose, the card was conceptualized during a period of experimentation within the game's mechanics, specifically focusing on the 'buyback' keyword which allowed players to return the card to their hand after use, providing recurring utility at a premium mana cost. The artwork, illustrated by Val Mayerik, captures a chaotic, elemental aesthetic that aligns with the set's African-inspired, high-fantasy lore.
The card was included in 'The List' as part of an initiative by Wizards of the Coast to reintroduce iconic or mechanically unique older cards into modern booster packs. By placing Fanning the Flames into this curated selection, the developers allowed newer players to experience the high-risk, high-reward nature of early red-aligned burn spells. While the card is often viewed as a nostalgic artifact of the late 1990s design philosophy, its re-emergence serves as a reminder of the game's evolution from simple sorceries to more complex, resource-heavy strategies.
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