Magic: The Gathering

Flashfires

Portal 129 • uncommon

Set: Portal
Collector number: 129
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Red
Artist: Randy Gallegos
Market price: $0.62

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Market

What it's worth

$0.62market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.46 – $0.62 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon card from the Portal set, this item represents a specific entry in a series designed to introduce players to fundamental gameplay mechanics. Its inclusion in this collection highlights the foundational elements that define the experience of the game.

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Card face

What it does

Destroy all Plains.

Dry grass is tinder before the spark.

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 Portal set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed specifically to introduce new players to the game by simplifying complex mechanics, removing the interrupt card type, and focusing on a more accessible, board-state-oriented play style. The card depicts a red-aligned spell intended to punish players for utilizing green-aligned creatures, reflecting the color pie philosophy that allows red to counter nature-based strategies.

The artwork for Flashfires was produced by artist Jeff Miracola, whose contributions were instrumental in establishing the approachable, high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the Portal era. The design choice aimed for a clean, intuitive layout that prioritized readability for beginners. While Portal cards were initially viewed with some skepticism by competitive players due to their lack of legacy legal status at the time, they have since gained a distinct status among collectors for their unique card frames and specific historical role in lowering the barrier to entry for the hobby.

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Other printings

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About

About Flashfires

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