Fling
DCI Promos 50 • rare
- Set
- DCI Promos
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Fling deals damage equal to the sacrificed creature's power to any target.
Sometimes the cannoneer must become the cannonball.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Fling, originally featured as an uncommon card in the Stronghold expansion, was released as a DCI Promo in 2003. These promotional cards were distributed through the Duelists' Convocation International organized play program, designed to reward participants of sanctioned Magic: The Gathering tournaments. By featuring a different, often updated illustration, these promos served as highly sought-after collectibles for competitive players seeking to distinguish their decks during local events.
The artwork for this specific promotional release was illustrated by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic artists in the early history of the game. His depiction for this version retains the visceral, chaotic energy of the spell—which requires a player to sacrifice a creature to deal direct damage—while reflecting the distinct, high-contrast aesthetic that defined the DCI promo series during that era. It remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the evolution of Magic card art and the history of tournament-exclusive incentives.
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