Magic: The Gathering

Flashfires

Fifth Edition 231 • uncommon

Set: Fifth Edition
Collector number: 231
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Dameon Willich
Market price: $0.35

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Market

What it's worth

$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.33 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Fifth Edition set, Flashfires represents a distinct piece of game history for those tracking the evolution of classic card collections. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a functional element of the game's foundational mechanics, making it a thoughtful acquisition for anyone documenting the series' early development.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy all Plains.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Flashfires was released in 1997 as part of the Fifth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was a milestone for Wizards of the Coast, serving as a comprehensive compilation of cards from previous expansions designed to standardize the game's rules and card frame aesthetics for a growing global audience.

The card was originally illustrated by Quinton Hoover, a prolific artist known for his distinctively romantic and soft-edged style during the early years of the game. Flashfires was conceived as a targeted land destruction spell intended to punish players utilizing Mountains, reflecting the game's focus on color-specific mechanical interactions that defined the era's competitive landscape.

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About

About Flashfires

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