Magic: The Gathering

Flash

Masters 25 57 • rare

Set: Masters 25
Collector number: 57
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 1 generic mana blue mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Blue
Artist: Naomi Baker
Market price: $1.80

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What it's worth

$1.80market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$1.75 – $1.99 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Masters 25 set represents a powerful mechanic that allows a player to put a creature card directly onto the battlefield. Its inclusion in this retrospective collection highlights its historical impact on game state acceleration and the unique strategic depth it brings to deck building.

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Card face

What it does

You may put a creature card from your hand onto the battlefield. If you do, sacrifice it unless you pay its mana cost reduced by 2 generic mana.

No tactic transforms a battle like a well-timed carnivore.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyBanned
VintageRestricted
CommanderBanned
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Flash was originally released in the 1996 Mirage expansion, designed by Richard Garfield to represent the rapid summoning of powerful creatures at a reduced cost. It quickly became infamous in the competitive landscape for its synergy with cards that triggered powerful effects upon entering the battlefield, eventually necessitating bans or strict restrictions in multiple formats due to its ability to destabilize game balance.

The Masters 25 edition, released in 2018 to celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Magic: The Gathering, reprinted the card with updated frame technology while retaining the original artwork by Christopher Rush. This printing serves as a nostalgic touchpoint for long-time players, featuring a holographic stamp that designates its rarity within the curated anniversary set.

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About

About Flash

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