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
- $6.20
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 printed in the Tempest expansion in 1997, designed to introduce high-risk, high-reward gameplay mechanics to Magic: The Gathering. As a red enchantment that doubles all damage dealt to creatures and players, it forces a shift toward aggressive, volatile board states. The Ninth Edition printing, released in 2005, brought this iconic effect into the modern card frame, serving as a staple in core set environments that emphasized classic, impactful effects for newer players.
The card’s illustration by Donato Giancola captures the chaotic energy of the card's effect through visceral, painterly strokes. Giancola sought to represent the oppressive, blistering heat of the furnace, utilizing deep reds and oranges to evoke a sense of inevitable destruction. The design has been widely received as a definitive example of red-aligned mana ramp and damage amplification, remaining a favorite among players who favor chaotic and explosive board interactions.
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