Furnace of Rath
Eighth Edition 187★ • rare
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 187★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- John Matson
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
If a source would deal damage to a permanent or player, it deals double that damage to that permanent or player instead.
The furnace awaits the next master who would stoke the fires of apocalypse.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Furnace of Rath was originally introduced in the Tempest set in 1997, serving as a powerful enchantment that doubles all damage dealt to creatures and players. The Eighth Edition printing, released in 2003, marked a significant milestone as the first core set to feature modern card borders and the new card frame design. This transition was part of a broader effort by Wizards of the Coast to standardize the game's aesthetic and improve readability for a global audience.
The artwork for this specific version was rendered by Kev Walker, a prolific illustrator whose style helped define the gritty, high-fantasy tone of the game during the early 2000s. The card is designed as a 'global enchantment,' meaning its effect influences the entire board state rather than a single player. Upon its release, it became a staple in casual red-based decks, prized for its ability to drastically accelerate gameplay by lowering the threshold for lethal damage.
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