Punishing Fire
Commander 2011 131 • uncommon
- Set
- Commander 2011
- Collector number
- 131
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Christopher Moeller
- Market price
- $0.34
What it does
Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target.
Whenever an opponent gains life, you may pay red mana. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernBanned
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Punishing Fire was originally released in the Zendikar expansion in 2009, designed as part of a cycle of cards that utilized the landfall mechanic or graveyard synergies typical of that set's environment. The card was illustrated by Jason Chan, who employed a dynamic, high-contrast style to depict the chaotic, elemental nature of the spell, aiming to capture the volatile essence of Zendikar’s landscape.
This specific printing comes from the 2011 Commander product, the first major series of preconstructed decks released by Wizards of the Coast specifically for the Commander format. By reprinting this card in a multi-player focused set, the developers sought to provide players with accessible tools for board control, acknowledging the card's enduring utility in formats where recurring removal spells are highly valued for their efficiency and synergy.
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