Pulse of the Forge
Darksteel 66 • rare
- Set
- Darksteel
- Collector number
- 66
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Paolo Parente
- Market price
- $0.57
What it does
Pulse of the Forge deals 4 damage to target player or planeswalker. Then if that player or that planeswalker's controller has more life than you, return Pulse of the Forge to its owner's hand.
Before wars or weapons, there was anger.
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
Pulse of the Forge was released in 2004 as part of the Darksteel expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the metal-dominated plane of Mirrodin, the card reflects the set's central thematic focus on artifacts and high-heat industrial imagery. It was designed as a sorcery-speed direct damage spell that allowed for recursion, fitting the red color identity's penchant for explosive, temporary power balanced by mechanical utility.
The card's striking illustration was created by artist Carl Critchlow. Known for his distinctive, often gritty fantasy style, Critchlow sought to capture the visceral intensity of Mirrodin’s forges, emphasizing the glowing, molten aesthetic that defined the block. Upon its release, the card was widely analyzed by players for its potential in aggressive burn decks, particularly for its ability to return to its owner's hand if the opponent had a higher life total, serving as a persistent threat in longer games.
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