Magma Phoenix
Magic 2010 148 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 148
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Raymond Swanland
- Market price
- $0.21
What it does
Flying
When this creature dies, it deals 3 damage to each creature and each player.
3 generic mana red mana red mana: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
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
Magma Phoenix was introduced in the Magic 2010 core set, a pivotal release for Wizards of the Coast that shifted the game's design philosophy to include more narrative-driven, flavor-focused card designs. The card was crafted to embody the elemental nature of fire and rebirth, serving as a functional centerpiece for red-aligned decks that prioritized late-game recursion and board control through its ability to return from the graveyard to the player's hand.
The card’s striking visual identity was captured by illustrator Aleksi Briclot, a long-time collaborator with Wizards of the Coast known for his dynamic, painterly style. Briclot focused on a sense of fluidity and imminent thermal expansion, depicting the phoenix as a creature composed of roiling lava and embers. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic consistency and its role as a reliable, repeatable threat in limited formats.
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