Fireball
30th Anniversary Edition 442 • common
- Set
- 30th Anniversary Edition
- Collector number
- 442
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Market price
- €22.69
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 debuted in the Limited Edition Alpha set in 1993, quickly becoming one of the most iconic and recognizable red spells in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Richard Garfield, the card was designed to represent a quintessential elemental blast, fitting the aggressive, direct-damage theme of the Red color mana. The 30th Anniversary Edition version, released in 2022, serves as a commemorative tribute to the game's long history, utilizing the classic, nostalgic aesthetic of the original run to celebrate three decades of play.
The artwork for the card, originally provided by Christopher Rush, is legendary among enthusiasts for its minimalist yet visceral depiction of a molten orb of energy. Rush, who contributed significantly to the game's early visual identity, aimed to capture the raw, destructive force of a fire spell through high-contrast imagery. This specific release preserves that legacy while updating the frame and card stock to reflect modern printing standards, ensuring that a foundational piece of gaming history remains accessible to a new generation of players.
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