Wildfire Elemental
Core Set 2020 297 • common
- Set
- Core Set 2020
- Collector number
- 297
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Svetlin Velinov
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Whenever an opponent is dealt noncombat damage, creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.
"Fire is always dancing, leaping and whirling, seeking more fuel. It never rests, so why should I?"— Chandra Nalaar
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wildfire Elemental was released in July 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Core Set 2020. This set was designed to be accessible to newer players while still offering mechanical depth for veterans, focusing on a balance of evergreen keywords and creature-type synergies. The card was specifically crafted for the red color identity, emphasizing the explosive, aggressive playstyle associated with the color through a triggered ability that rewards the player for dealing non-combat damage.
The card features artwork by artist Igor Kieryluk, whose work often defines the high-fantasy aesthetic of modern Magic cards. His design for the Wildfire Elemental leans into the elemental nature of the creature, utilizing a dynamic pose and intense, fiery lighting to convey the raw, destructive power inherent to the card’s mechanics. Upon its release, the card found a niche audience among players building tribal elemental decks, particularly in the Commander format, where its ability to scale damage based on the number of elementals in play provided a viable win condition.
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