Inferno
Classic Sixth Edition 191 • rare
- Set
- Classic Sixth Edition
- Collector number
- 191
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Mike Kerr
- Market price
- $0.45
What it does
Inferno deals 6 damage to each creature and each player.
"Some have said there is no subtlety to destruction. You know what? They're dead."— Jaya Ballard, task mage
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
Inferno was released in the Classic Sixth Edition of Magic: The Gathering in 1999. This core set marked a significant transitional moment for Wizards of the Coast, as it was the first base set to integrate the updated 'Sixth Edition' rules engine, which fundamentally overhauled how the game handled combat, stack mechanics, and timing. The card itself is a direct reprint from earlier expansions, serving as a staple red sorcery that embodies the aggressive, destructive flavor of the color red in the game's early identity.
The artwork for this version was illustrated by Dan Frazier, a foundational artist for the game whose contributions date back to the Alpha set. Frazier’s style often featured a visceral, illustrative approach that leaned into high-fantasy tropes. By the time of the Sixth Edition, his work on Inferno was received as a classic piece of imagery that effectively captured the chaotic nature of fire-based magic, cementing it as a recognizable card for players navigating the complexities of the new 1999 rulebook.
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