Grinning Ignus
Strixhaven: School of Mages 104 • uncommon
- Set
- Strixhaven: School of Mages
- Collector number
- 104
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Alayna Danner
- Market price
- $0.26
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.
On rare occasions, a Prismari student will summon an elemental that shows such promise that it's permitted to stay and enroll.
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
Grinning Ignus was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to function within the set's focus on casting spells and utilizing graveyard or battlefield mechanics. Its ability to return itself to the hand while generating mana allows it to serve as a pivotal engine in various combo decks, particularly those looking to trigger storm counts or enter the battlefield effects repeatedly.
The illustration was created by artist Manuel Castañón, who captured the elemental's mischievous and volatile nature. The design reflects the visual language of the Prismari college within Strixhaven, emphasizing the chaotic and creative use of elemental fire. Upon its release, the card quickly became a subject of discussion within the competitive community due to its unique cost-reduction synergy, becoming a staple in specific formats like Modern and Commander.
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