Quick Answer

Blastfire Bolt is a common Instant from M15 (M15) costing {5}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Blastfire Bolt MTG card

Blastfire Bolt

Instant

Card Text

Blastfire Bolt deals 5 damage to target creature. Destroy all Equipment attached to that creature.

"Encase yourself in the most elaborate armor, and cower behind the heaviest shield. I would hate for you to feel helpless." —Korig the Ruiner

Card Stats

common CMC: 6.0 M15 M15 🎨 Phill Simmer

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.36
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.18
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blastfire Bolt? Basics

Blastfire Bolt is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Blastfire Bolt deals 5 damage to target creature. Destroy all Equipment attached to that creature."

How much mana does Blastfire Bolt cost to cast? Basics

Blastfire Bolt has a mana cost of {5}{R}, which equals 6.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Blastfire Bolt's mana cost of {5}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Blastfire Bolt has a mana value of 6.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Blastfire Bolt's current oracle text is: "Blastfire Bolt deals 5 damage to target creature. Destroy all Equipment attached to that creature."

What is the current price of Blastfire Bolt? Pricing

The current market price for Blastfire Bolt is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.36 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Blastfire Bolt? Pricing

You can purchase Blastfire Bolt from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Blastfire Bolt normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.36

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Blastfire Bolt in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Modern? Legality

Blastfire Bolt is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Blastfire Bolt is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Blastfire Bolt is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Legacy? Legality

Blastfire Bolt is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Vintage? Legality

Blastfire Bolt is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Blastfire Bolt legal in Pauper? Legality

Blastfire Bolt is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Blastfire Bolt from? Details

This printing of Blastfire Bolt is from M15 (M15), with collector number 130.

Blastfire Bolt may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Blastfire Bolt's rarity? Details

Blastfire Bolt is a common card in M15.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Blastfire Bolt? Details

Blastfire Bolt was illustrated by Phill Simmer.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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