Magic: The Gathering

Fire Drake

Fifth Edition 226 • uncommon

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 226
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Christopher Rush
Market price: $0.17

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the fifth edition, this creature represents a classic staple of early card sets. The illustration by Christopher Rush makes it a notable piece for those who appreciate the distinctive visual history of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Activate only once each turn.

Brimstone marks this drake's territory. Unfortunately for travelers, all of the Burning Isles smell likewise.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Fire Drake was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering card game in the Fifth Edition core set, released in 1997. As part of a series designed to provide a foundational experience for players, this card reflects the mid-nineties aesthetic of the game, serving as a tactical fire-breathing creature that requires players to manage mana resources carefully to activate its abilities.

The artwork was provided by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history, known for his definitive contributions to the visual identity of Magic. His rendering of the Fire Drake captures the classic fantasy archetype of a dragon-like creature, utilizing the distinct, painterly style that defined the aesthetic of the Wizards of the Coast catalog during the transition from the game’s infancy into its broader commercial expansion.

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About

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