Magic: The Gathering

Kindle

Tempest 184 • common

Set: Tempest
Collector number: 184
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Donato Giancola
Market price: $0.14

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Market

What it's worth

$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.12 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant from the Tempest set, this card offers players a versatile, immediate effect that can be triggered at any moment during gameplay. While its common rarity makes it an accessible inclusion for many decks, it remains a notable example of the evocative fantasy imagery contributed to the collection by Donato Giancola.

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Card face

What it does

Kindle deals X damage to any target, where X is 2 plus the number of cards named Kindle in all graveyards.

Hope of deliverance is scorched by the fire of futility.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Kindle was released in 1999 as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce mechanics like buyback and to feature iconic cards that players could utilize in fast-paced, aggressive red-color decks. As a common instant spell, Kindle was intended to serve as a reliable, scalable removal tool for players to manage creatures during gameplay.

The artwork for Kindle was commissioned from celebrated fantasy artist Donato Giancola. Known for his technical precision and evocative lighting, Giancola sought to capture the visceral, elemental nature of flame-based magic. Upon the set's release, the card was well-received by the community for its efficiency and thematic cohesion, solidifying its place as a staple of the Tempest draft environment.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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KindleMasters 25 · #140 · common · 2018$0.08

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About

About Kindle

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