Furnace of Rath
Ninth Edition 188 • rare
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 188
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- John Matson
- Market price
- $5.61
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
The Furnace of Rath first appeared in the Tempest expansion of 1997, designed to introduce a high-risk, high-reward mechanic to red decks that doubled all damage dealt by sources. Its inclusion in the 2005 Ninth Edition core set marked its transition into the modern frame, retaining its status as a quintessential chaos card that fundamentally accelerates the pace of gameplay by eliminating the distinction between chip damage and lethal strikes.
Artist John Matson provided the illustration for the Ninth Edition printing, depicting the titular furnace as a volatile, magma-filled crucible. His work captures the volatile spirit of red mana, emphasizing the heat and destructive potential of the enchantment. The design was received by players as a polarizing but iconic staple, frequently favored in casual multiplayer formats where its ability to create explosive board states is most appreciated.
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