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Magic: The Gathering

Spark Elemental

Fifth Dawn 79 • common

Set
Fifth Dawn
Collector number
79
Rarity
Common
Mana cost
red mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Red
Artist
John Avon
Market price
$0.27
$0.27est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
3other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Trample, haste (This creature can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking. This creature can attack and tap as soon as it comes under your control.)

At the beginning of the end step, sacrifice this creature.

Vulshok shamans summon spark elementals to burn paths through thick underbrush—or through goblin salvage squads.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

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Spark Elemental was first introduced in the 2004 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Fifth Dawn. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the set focused on the artifact-heavy plane of Mirrodin and explored themes of mechanical integration and resource manipulation. The card was created as a low-cost, high-impact red creature, adhering to the 'ball lightning' archetype of temporary, aggressive threats that sacrifice themselves at the end of a turn.

The card features artwork by artist Paolo Parente, known for his distinct, gritty style that frequently appeared throughout the Mirrodin block. Parente’s depiction captures the essence of a transient, volatile being formed of pure energy, fitting the aesthetic of a world where artifacts and raw power collide. The design was received as a straightforward, efficient tool for aggressive decks, emphasizing red magic's philosophy of fleeting but overwhelming force.

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