Reckless Embermage
Mirage 189 • rare
- Set
- Mirage
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Tom Kyffin
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
1 generic mana red mana: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to itself.
Many mages have been consumed by their work.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Reckless Embermage was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for being the first designed specifically as a self-contained environment, drawing heavy thematic inspiration from African and Middle Eastern folklore and geography to create a distinct visual and mechanical identity that departed from the game's earlier high-fantasy aesthetics.
The card was illustrated by Tom Kyffin, who crafted an image focusing on the volatile nature of the character. Kyffin’s work aimed to capture the theme of self-destructive pyromancy, showing a mage wreathed in chaotic flame. Upon release, the card was viewed primarily as a niche tactical piece, valued for its ability to ping targets, though its fragility made it a challenging inclusion in competitive play.
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