Pillar of Flame
Jumpstart 2022 579 • common
- Set
- Jumpstart 2022
- Collector number
- 579
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- red mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Dave Kendall
- Market price
- $0.06
What it does
Pillar of Flame deals 2 damage to any target. If a creature dealt damage this way would die this turn, exile it instead.
May the worthy spend an eternity in Blessed Sleep. May the wicked find the peace of oblivion.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pillar of Flame is a classic burn spell in Magic: The Gathering, first appearing in the Avacyn Restored set in 2012. The card was designed as an efficient tool for red decks to deal with creatures that might otherwise recur from the graveyard, utilizing the exile mechanic to permanently remove threats. This specific version was released in the Jumpstart 2022 set, which was designed as a standalone, pick-up-and-play experience that brings together various themes and aesthetics from the game's long history.
The artwork for this particular printing was produced by artist Svetlin Velinov, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dynamic and impactful creature and spell illustrations. Velinov’s design for this card emphasizes the raw, kinetic energy of the flame, moving away from the more gothic, desaturated tone of its original printing to align with the vibrant and eclectic visual identity of the Jumpstart series. Upon its release, the card remained a staple for players seeking reliable removal in Limited formats, praised for its straightforward mechanics and utility.
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