Flame Wave
Ninth Edition 182★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 182★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Flame Wave deals 4 damage to target player or planeswalker and each creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls.
"I hear the roaring of a wave whose waters are red and whose mists are black."— Oracle *en*-Vec
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Flame Wave on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Flame Wave was introduced as part of the Ninth Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering, which was released in 2005. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as an entry point for new players and a refresher of fundamental mechanics, featuring a mix of reprints from previous expansions. The set was notable for being the first core set to feature card frames with a modernized look, balancing the classic aesthetic with improved readability and updated art directions.
The card features an illustration by Mark Tedin, a long-time contributor to the game’s visual identity. Tedin utilized a dynamic, visceral style intended to convey the raw, chaotic power of pyromancy inherent to red-aligned magic. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional, high-mana board wipe, valued by players for its ability to clear smaller creatures in casual play, even if it saw limited utility in high-level competitive environments.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Flame Wave
Flame Wave is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Ninth Edition 182★ • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Flame Wave on collecto.rs?
Flame Wave doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Flame Wave?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Flame Wave catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Flame Wave is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
