Kessig Flamebreather
Innistrad: Crimson Vow 164 • common
- Set
- Innistrad: Crimson Vow
- Collector number
- 164
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Lius Lasahido
- Market price
- $3.65
What it does
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.
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Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kessig Flamebreather was released in 2021 as part of the Innistrad: Crimson Vow set for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support aggressive deck archetypes by utilizing the 'burn' mechanic, which rewards players for casting noncreature spells by dealing damage to their opponents. Within the lore of the set, the card depicts a human inhabitant of the Kessig province, a region defined by its rugged wilderness and the constant threat of supernatural predators, showcasing how common folk have adapted to survive the terrors of the plane.
The artwork was created by illustrator Zezhou Chen, who captured the character in a moment of kinetic intensity, emphasizing the chaotic and fire-infused nature of the subject. The design reflects the visual language of the Innistrad plane—a gothic horror setting—while focusing on the feral, impulsive energy characteristic of the red mana color pie. Upon its release, the card saw immediate utility in competitive formats, particularly in constructed 'Prowess' and 'Burn' decks, where its ability to trigger damage repeatedly made it a staple for players favoring high-velocity playstyles.
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