Fling
Dark Ascension 90 • common
- Set
- Dark Ascension
- Collector number
- 90
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $0.18
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.
Masters of the sword know the blade is not the only weapon at their disposal.
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 was originally released in the Stronghold expansion of Magic: The Gathering in 1998, designed as a red sorcery that allowed players to sacrifice a creature to deal damage to a target equal to its power. It became a staple mechanic for aggressive red decks, representing a desperate, final-ditch strike. The card has been reprinted numerous times across the game's history, reflecting its enduring utility in casual and competitive formats where sacrificing a large creature for a finishing blow is a key strategic element.
The Dark Ascension version, released in 2012, features new artwork by Izzy. In this iteration, the illustration captures the visceral, chaotic nature of the spell, depicting a figure hurling a creature toward an unseen target. Izzy’s style emphasizes the momentum and weight of the action, fitting the card's function as a sudden burst of damage. Upon its release in the set, the card was well-received by players for its classic, functional design and the evocative, updated visual representation that solidified its identity within the horror-themed setting of Innistrad.
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