Magic: The Gathering

Fireslinger

Tempest 173 • common

Set: Tempest
Collector number: 173
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jeff Reitz
Market price: $0.16

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What it's worth

$0.16market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.11 – $0.16 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Tempest set, Fireslinger represents a reliable staple for players looking to incorporate direct damage into their strategies. Its ability to ping opponents or creatures at the cost of one's own health adds a layer of tactical risk management that remains a hallmark of its specific color identity.

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Card face

What it does

tap: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you.

"Remember the moral of the fireslinger fable: with power comes isolation."— Karn, silver golem

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Fireslinger was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Tempest was designed to be the first set in a new story arc, the Rath Cycle, focusing on themes of conflict and survival. The card was specifically crafted to provide a recurring source of damage, a tactical tool intended to pressure opponents and manage creatures with low health pools during the faster-paced gameplay environment of the late nineties.

The card features artwork by Mike Dringenberg, a prominent illustrator known for his significant contributions to The Sandman series. Dringenberg’s approach for the Fireslinger illustration emphasized a gritty, visceral aesthetic that aligned with the dark fantasy tone of the Rath setting. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, efficient utility piece that saw consistent use in red-based aggressive strategies throughout the Tempest block.

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