Quick Answer

Fireslinger is a common Creature — Human Wizard from DD2 (DD2) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.4 USD. Legal in Commander.

Fireslinger MTG card

Fireslinger

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you.

"Remember the moral of the fireslinger fable: with power comes isolation." —Karn, silver golem

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 DD2 DD2 🎨 Jeff Reitz

Market Prices

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$0.40
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$0.35
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€0.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (9 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fireslinger? Basics

Fireslinger is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you."

How much mana does Fireslinger cost to cast? Basics

Fireslinger has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Fireslinger's mana cost of {1}{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.

Fireslinger has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Fireslinger's current oracle text is: "{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to any target and 1 damage to you."

What is the current price of Fireslinger? Pricing

The current market price for Fireslinger is approximately $0.4 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Fireslinger? Pricing

You can purchase Fireslinger 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.

Is Fireslinger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fireslinger in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fireslinger legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Fireslinger in Modern is not available.

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

Is Fireslinger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fireslinger 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 Fireslinger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fireslinger in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fireslinger legal in Legacy? Legality

Fireslinger is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fireslinger legal in Vintage? Legality

Fireslinger 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 Fireslinger legal in Pauper? Legality

Fireslinger 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 Fireslinger from? Details

This printing of Fireslinger is from DD2 (DD2), with collector number 36.

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

What is Fireslinger's rarity? Details

Fireslinger is a common card in DD2.

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

Who illustrated Fireslinger? Details

Fireslinger was illustrated by Jeff Reitz.

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

What is Fireslinger's power and toughness? Details

Fireslinger is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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