Quick Answer

Engulfing Flames is a uncommon Instant from ODY (ODY) costing {R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Engulfing Flames MTG card

Engulfing Flames

Instant

Card Text

Engulfing Flames deals 1 damage to target creature. It can't be regenerated this turn. Flashback {3}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Marc Fishman
Flashback

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.60
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.99
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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Cardmarket
€0.82
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Engulfing Flames? Basics

Engulfing Flames is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Engulfing Flames deals 1 damage to target creature. It can't be regenerated this turn. Flashback {3}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Engulfing Flames cost to cast? Basics

Engulfing Flames has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 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.

Engulfing Flames's mana cost of {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.

Engulfing Flames has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Engulfing Flames's current oracle text is: "Engulfing Flames deals 1 damage to target creature. It can't be regenerated this turn. Flashback {3}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Engulfing Flames? Pricing

The current market price for Engulfing Flames is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.6 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Engulfing Flames? Pricing

You can purchase Engulfing Flames 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.

Engulfing Flames normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.6

Is Engulfing Flames legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Engulfing Flames in Standard is not available.

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

Is Engulfing Flames legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Engulfing Flames in Modern is not available.

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

Is Engulfing Flames legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Engulfing Flames 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 Engulfing Flames legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Engulfing Flames in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Engulfing Flames legal in Legacy? Legality

Engulfing Flames is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Engulfing Flames legal in Vintage? Legality

Engulfing Flames 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 Engulfing Flames legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Engulfing Flames in Pauper is not available.

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 Engulfing Flames from? Details

This printing of Engulfing Flames is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 191.

Engulfing Flames may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Engulfing Flames's rarity? Details

Engulfing Flames is a uncommon card in ODY.

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

Who illustrated Engulfing Flames? Details

Engulfing Flames was illustrated by Marc Fishman.

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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