Firebreathing
Classic Sixth Edition 177 • common
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 177
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Kerr
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Enchant creature
red mana: Enchanted creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
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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
Firebreathing originally appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, designed by Richard Garfield as a foundational red enchantment. Its inclusion in the Classic Sixth Edition set represented a transitional period for the game, as the rules were being standardized into the modern format used today. As one of the game's earliest and most iconic spells, it established the 'firebreathing' mechanic, which has since become a staple keyword for red creatures throughout the game's history.
The artwork for the Sixth Edition printing was created by artist Jeff A. Menges, who provided an illustration that captured the raw, elemental nature of flame. While the design was intended to be straightforward for new players, it was widely praised within the community for its strategic simplicity and its thematic resonance with red mana's chaotic, aggressive identity. Over the years, the card has remained a quintessential piece of Magic lore, embodying the classic design philosophy of the game's formative years.
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