Magic: The Gathering

Fireball

30th Anniversary Edition 145 • common

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 145
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: X mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Mark Tedin
Market price: $1.17

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What it's worth

$1.17market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$1.14 – $1.21 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the 30th Anniversary Edition, this card serves as a commemorative look back at one of the most iconic pieces of magic from the game's early history. While it carries a common rarity, its inclusion in this specific set honors its long-standing status as a staple for direct damage in player strategies.

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Card face

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.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Fireball has been a foundational spell in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game since its debut in the 1993 Limited Edition Alpha set. Designed as a quintessential red spell, it allows players to channel mana into direct damage against a target creature or player. The card has seen countless reprints over the decades, serving as a benchmark for scaling damage spells in competitive and casual formats alike.

The 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022, serves as a commemorative set designed to celebrate three decades of the game's history. This specific version of Fireball features the classic Mark Poole illustration, which is highly regarded for its iconic portrayal of elemental energy. The edition was created to provide collectors with a nostalgic tribute to the game's original art styles and frame designs, reflecting the enduring aesthetic that has defined the card's identity since its inception.

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