Magic: The Gathering

Wildfire Emissary

World Championship Decks 1997 pm203 • uncommon

Set: World Championship Decks 1997
Collector number: pm203
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Richard Kane Ferguson
Finish: Gold

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Lore

Why it matters

As a creature from a specialized tournament-themed set, this card represents a unique piece of competitive history designed for high-level play environments. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a distinctive addition for those who value cards rooted in the heritage of organized play.

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Card face

What it does

Protection from white

1 generic mana red mana: This creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.

"The efreet is a striding storm with a voice that crackles like fire."— Qhattib, Vizier of Amiqat

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

Where it came from

The Wildfire Emissary card was originally released as part of the Mirage set in 1996, later appearing in the 1997 World Championship Decks. This particular edition was curated to reflect the competitive landscape of the 1997 Magic: The Gathering World Championship, where pre-constructed decks modeled after the tournament finalists were sold to the public to showcase high-level play strategies.

The card features artwork by Richard Kane Ferguson, a prominent illustrator known for his distinctively expressive, painterly style that defined much of the aesthetic of early Magic sets. Ferguson’s depiction of the Emissary utilizes bold colors and dynamic brushwork to evoke the elemental nature of the creature, aligning with the artistic direction of the Mirage block which emphasized exotic landscapes and mystical figures.

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