Flame Sweep

Flame Sweep was originally printed as a red sorcery card for the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020, released in July 2019. It was designed to provide a versatile, scalable damage effect for red decks, allowing players to choose between dealing damage to all creatures or specifically targeting planeswalkers. The card fits into the core set tradition of providing accessible, utility-focused cards that help define the mechanics of the color wheel for both new and returning players.

The promotional version, designated collector number 139, was distributed as part of the game's organized play support. The artwork for this card was created by artist Titus Lunter, who utilized a vivid, high-contrast aesthetic to capture the chaotic nature of the spell. As a promo variant, it features the expanded art and holographic stamp typical of the era's collectible release strategy, serving as a functional tool for competitive players and a decorative piece for collectors of the Core Set 2020 expansion.