Fling
Foundations Jumpstart 553 • common
- Set
- Foundations Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 553
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Lucas Graciano
- Market price
- $0.33
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.
Never flinch. Never falter. Never fear.
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 is a recurring instant card within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, originally debuting in the Stronghold expansion set released in 1998. The card mechanic—sacrificing a creature to deal damage equal to its power to a target—became a hallmark of red-aligned gameplay, emphasizing the color's thematic focus on volatility and reckless aggression. Over the decades, the card has been reprinted numerous times with updated artwork, serving as a staple in casual and combo-oriented decks.
The version from Foundations Jumpstart (collector number 553) features a fresh artistic interpretation that aligns with the set's goal of introducing iconic mechanics to a new generation of players. These Foundations cards are designed to be mechanically evergreen, ensuring that classic effects remain accessible for deck building. The design language focuses on clarity and impact, reflecting the card's history as a high-stakes play that balances significant risk with the potential for sudden victory.
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