Magic: The Gathering

Fire Elemental

Seventh Edition 183 • uncommon

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 183
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $0.23

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$0.23market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.16 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card stands as a classic representation of fire-based magic, capturing the volatile essence of an elemental creature. As an uncommon card, it serves as a reliable piece of core gameplay, offering players a focused way to challenge their opponents with direct damage.

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Card face

What it does

It treads on feet of coals and strikes with the force of a volcano.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Fire Elemental appeared as card number 183 in the Seventh Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, released in 2001. As a cornerstone of the red color identity, this creature has been a staple of the game since its inception in the Alpha set, designed to represent the volatile and aggressive nature of elemental magic. Seventh Edition marked a significant milestone for Wizards of the Coast as the first core set to feature card frames with a modern layout, aiming to provide a cleaner aesthetic for players.

The artwork for this particular iteration was rendered by Heather Hudson, a prolific illustrator whose work defined much of the visual language of late 90s and early 2000s Magic. Her depiction emphasizes the creature's fluidity and chaotic energy, utilizing bold hues to convey its elemental essence. The card was well-received by the player base as a reliable, if traditional, high-mana finisher in limited play environments, serving as a functional bridge between the game's early history and its evolving modern design standards.

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