Flare
Mirage 176 • common
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 176
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Greg Simanson
- Market price
- $0.09
What it does
Flare deals 1 damage to any target.
Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
"In the forest, fires light the sky as black clouds unfold their weight."— "Love Song of Night and Day"
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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Where it came from
Flare was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Mirage was significant for being the first set designed specifically to be played in a draft format, focusing on a cohesive tropical, African-inspired aesthetic. The set shifted away from the chaotic mechanics of earlier expansions, favoring a more balanced and refined gameplay experience.
The card features artwork by illustrator Mike Dringenberg, a prominent figure in the comic book industry known for his work on The Sandman. His contribution to Flare reflects the illustrative, fantasy-focused style characteristic of the mid-1990s Magic era. While the card is a functional piece of red direct-damage utility, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for players who entered the game during the mid-90s transition toward structured, block-based design.
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