Magic: The Gathering

Searing Spear Askari

Mirage 191 • common

Set: Mirage
Collector number: 191
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Richard Kane Ferguson
Market price: $0.13

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$0.13market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.12 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This common creature reflects the distinct visual style found within its series, highlighting the artistic influence that defines the set. Its role on the table offers a grounded tactical option for players, making it a recognizable piece for those who appreciate the aesthetic continuity of this collection.

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What it does

Flanking (Whenever a creature without flanking blocks this creature, the blocking creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn.)

1 generic mana red mana: This creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

When the other soldiers of Zhalfir fall, the askaris will yet stand.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Searing Spear Askari was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant shift in the game's design philosophy, introducing mechanics such as phasing and flanking, and establishing the desert-themed landscape of Jamuraa. As a red creature with the flanking keyword, the card was designed to highlight the tactical aggression associated with red mana during this era of play.

The artwork was created by Richard Kane Ferguson, a prolific illustrator known for his distinct, expressive style that often features swirling textures and bold, atmospheric lighting. Ferguson’s depiction of the Askari emphasizes the rapid, mounted movement inherent to the flanking mechanic. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in aggressive deck archetypes, solidifying its place as a quintessential common of the mid-nineties meta.

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