Fire Elemental
Starter 1999 96 • uncommon
- Set
- Starter 1999
- Collector number
- 96
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- Market price
- $0.89
What it does
You are drawn to your death as a moth to the flame.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Fire Elemental card from the 1999 Starter Set was produced by Wizards of the Coast as part of the initial launch of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in English. Designed to introduce new players to the mechanics of the game, this set distilled the core elements of the Japanese Base Set into a simplified introductory experience. It served as a gateway for Western audiences to engage with the franchise, focusing on basic energy types and fundamental combat rules that defined the early era of competitive play.
The illustration of the Fire Elemental, featuring a stylized creature embodying flame, adheres to the distinct aesthetic established by original series artists such as Ken Sugimori. The design prioritized bold, expressive character art meant to be visually accessible to younger players while maintaining a sense of tactical importance within the game. Upon its release, the set was widely received as a cornerstone of late 90s tabletop gaming, cementing its place as a significant archival piece in the history of collectible card games.
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