Keeper of the Flame
Exodus 85 • uncommon
- Set
- Exodus
- Collector number
- 85
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Terese Nielsen
- Market price
- $0.19
What it does
red mana, tap: Choose target opponent who has more life than you do as you activate this ability. This creature deals 2 damage to that player.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Keeper of the Flame was released in 1998 as part of the Exodus expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Wizards of the Coast, this set was the second installment in the Rath Cycle, designed to advance the game's ongoing narrative while introducing new mechanics that rewarded strategic resource management. The card reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic prevalent in late 1990s trading card art, focusing on the dark, atmospheric tone established during this era of the game's development.
The card's artwork was illustrated by Terese Nielsen, a prominent figure in the Magic: The Gathering community whose distinct style became a hallmark of the game's visual identity for many years. Nielsen sought to capture an ethereal and haunting presence for the creature, utilizing a combination of flowing lines and dramatic lighting. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece, valued more for its thematic resonance with the fire-aligned factions of the set than for competitive dominance in tournament play.
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