Magic: The Gathering

Hellkite Igniter

Commander 2021 171 • rare

Set: Commander 2021
Collector number: 171
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jason Chan
Market price: $0.26

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Market

What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.24 – $0.32 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this series, the Hellkite Igniter serves as a powerful centerpiece for decks focused on generating vast quantities of artifact-based resources. Its ability to scale damage directly with your mana investment allows it to threaten an entire board state, making it a highly prized inclusion for those who enjoy explosive, high-impact turns.

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Card face

What it does

Flying, haste

1 generic mana red mana: This creature gets +X/+0 until end of turn, where X is the number of artifacts you control.

Its flight sets the sky itself on fire.

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Hellkite Igniter first appeared in the original Commander 2011 product, designed by Wizards of the Coast to support the burgeoning multiplayer Commander format. The card was created to provide red decks with a high-impact, late-game finisher that scales in power based on the number of artifacts controlled, encouraging players to lean into synergy-heavy deck building.

The art for this iteration was illustrated by Chase Stone. Stone's approach emphasizes the creature's destructive, fiery essence, focusing on the dynamic movement of the dragon as it consumes and wields metallic energy. Upon its release and subsequent inclusion in Commander 2021, the card was well-received by players for its straightforward yet explosive utility in artifact-themed strategies.

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About Hellkite Igniter

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