Magic: The Gathering

Grinning Ignus

Future Sight 116 • common

Set: Future Sight
Collector number: 116
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: James Kei
Market price: $0.15

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Market

What it's worth

$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Grinning Ignus represents a distinctive piece of a forward-looking set, utilizing a card-return mechanic that allows for repeated casting cycles. While it is classified as a common, its ability to generate mana advantages through constant hand-to-battlefield movement remains a focal point for those interested in intricate, engine-driven play.

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Card face

What it does

red mana, Return this creature to its owner's hand: Add colorless mana colorless mana red mana. Activate only as a sorcery.

"Take care what you offer the ignus. Food, perhaps. Coins. But nothing flammable!"— Stovic, village eccentric

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Grinning Ignus was released in the 2007 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Future Sight, which was designed to explore potential future mechanics and visual styles for the game. The set was thematic in its inclusion of 'timeshifted' cards, which featured unique card frames and experimental design philosophies intended to push the boundaries of established gameplay.

The card was illustrated by Dave Dorman, a prolific fantasy artist known for his cinematic lighting and rich, painterly style. Dorman's depiction of the Ignus aimed to convey a volatile, living flame composed of chaotic energy, fitting the elemental nature of the creature within the game's lore. Upon its release, it was noted for its distinct ability to return itself to a player's hand, a mechanic that has since become a staple for combo-oriented deck building.

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About

About Grinning Ignus

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