Magic: The Gathering

Pyric Salamander

Mirage 187 • common

Set: Mirage
Collector number: 187
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Tony Roberts
Market price: $0.12

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What it's worth

$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.11 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Mirage set, the Pyric Salamander represents an accessible piece of early trading card history. Its place within this specific set highlights the foundational era of the game, making it a nostalgic addition for those focused on completing early collections.

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What it does

red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn. Sacrifice this creature at the beginning of the next end step.

When you've been chased by a dragon, you run from every lizard.— Suq'Ata saying

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

The Pyric Salamander was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, Mirage served as the first set in a block structure, introducing mechanics like phasing and flanking. The expansion was designed to evoke a tropical, adventure-themed setting, marking a shift in the game's aesthetic and creative direction during its early growth period.

The illustration for the card was created by artist Brian Snodgrass, who contributed several pieces to the Mirage set. His work on the Pyric Salamander focuses on a vibrant, elemental creature intended to fit the fire-themed nature of the red color in the game's color pie. While not a centerpiece of competitive play, the card is frequently noted by collectors for its distinctive 1990s fantasy art style and its role in defining the visual identity of the Mirage block.

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