Magic: The Gathering

Wildfire Emissary

Mirage 203 • uncommon

Set: Mirage
Collector number: 203
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Richard Kane Ferguson
Market price: $0.28

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Market

What it's worth

$0.28market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.26 – $0.30 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the Mirage set, Wildfire Emissary represents a specific era of card design where balance and utility were key to gameplay. Richard Kane Ferguson’s distinct artistic contribution adds a layer of character to this card, making it a recognizable piece for those who appreciate the visual history of the game.

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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

Wildfire Emissary was released in 1996 as part of the Mirage expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the first set designed as a standalone block, Mirage introduced mechanics like flanking and phasing while moving the game toward a more cohesive aesthetic style. This card was conceived as a red uncommon creature, intended to fill a mid-range utility role that leveraged the set's emphasis on creature-based combat and elemental themes.

The card features artwork by Richard Kane Ferguson, a prominent illustrator known for his distinctively painterly, abstract, and often surreal style. Ferguson’s depiction of the Emissary utilized his signature rich color palette and ethereal brushwork, aiming to convey the elemental, volatile nature of the creature. Within the competitive community, the card is remembered for its characteristic red-aligned abilities and its role as a solid, if situational, combatant during the Mirage draft environment.

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Other printings

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David Fefferman
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About

About Wildfire Emissary

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