Sparkmage Apprentice
The List DDN-48 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- DDN-48
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Jaime Jones
- Market price
- $0.27
What it does
When this creature enters, it deals 1 damage to any target.
Sparkmages are performance artists of sorts, but pain is the price of admission.
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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Where it came from
Sparkmage Apprentice was originally introduced in the Worldwake expansion of Magic: The Gathering, released in early 2010. The card was designed as a low-cost creature capable of dealing direct damage to a target upon entering the battlefield, serving as a tactical tool for red decks to remove small utility creatures or finish off weakened opponents. Its inclusion in 'The List'—a curated selection of cards from the game's history that periodically appear in Set Boosters—reintroduces older, thematic cards to contemporary players.
The original illustration for the card was created by artist Jesper Ejsing. Ejsing focused on portraying the kinetic energy of a pyromancer in training, utilizing a dynamic composition that emphasizes the character's command over elemental fire. The design reflects the 'Zendikar' block's adventurous aesthetic, which prioritized themes of exploration and raw, volatile magic. The card has been well-regarded by collectors for its straightforward utility and its representation of the classic 'mage' archetype within the red color identity of the game.
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