Fireball
The Zeta Set 178 • common
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 178
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
This spell costs 1 generic mana more to cast for each target beyond the first.
Fireball deals X damage divided evenly, rounded down, among any number of targets.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fireball, numbered 178 in The Zeta Set, was released during a pivotal era for the game's expansion as developers sought to heighten the impact of aggressive playstyles. Designed by the lead illustration team of the period, the card's imagery was crafted to emphasize kinetic energy and sudden destruction, aligning with the mechanical intent to provide players with a reliable, albeit costly, direct-damage tool during late-game scenarios.
Upon its introduction, the card was received as a staple for deck archetypes that prioritized swift victory conditions. Critics and competitive players noted that while its mana-to-damage ratio was balanced to prevent it from becoming overpowered, its inclusion became a hallmark of The Zeta Set's focus on high-stakes, interactive gameplay that defined that specific competitive season.
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