Magic: The Gathering

Fire Ambush

Portal Three Kingdoms 111 • common

Set: Portal Three Kingdoms
Collector number: 111
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Tang Xiaogu
Market price: $4.33

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$4.33market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$3.27 – $4.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common sorcery from the Portal Three Kingdoms set, Fire Ambush serves as a fundamental tactical tool for players to engage with the thematic mechanics of this specific collection. The artwork by Tang Xiaogu captures the strategic essence of the card, making it a distinct piece for those interested in the visual and functional history of this series.

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What it does

Fire Ambush deals 3 damage to any target.

"With fire he broke the battle at Bowang . . . . Striking fear deep into Cao Cao's soul, thus Kongming scored a coup at his debut."

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

Fire Ambush was released in 1999 as part of the Portal Three Kingdoms set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was unique in its distribution, initially sold primarily in the Asia-Pacific region, and it drew its thematic inspiration from the 14th-century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The set was designed to introduce new players to the game mechanics through a simplified ruleset while simultaneously providing a narrative experience grounded in Chinese history and folklore.

The card features artwork by Tang Xiaogu, whose illustrations for the set were commissioned to capture the distinct aesthetic of the historical period. By depicting a scene of tactical warfare, the design intent was to provide a functional sorcery card that resonated with the military themes prevalent throughout the source material. Within the game, Fire Ambush became a notable common card that reflected the set's focus on direct damage and combat maneuvers, and it has since become a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the game's cultural expansion during the late 1990s.

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