Quick Answer

Firestorm is a rare Instant from WC98 (WC98) costing {R}. Current price: $2.75 USD.

Firestorm MTG card

Firestorm

Instant

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. Firestorm deals X damage to each of X targets.

"Glok loved storms! He'd sit an' watch an' laugh through the whole thing. I miss him." —Squee, goblin cabin hand

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 WC98 WC98 🎨 Jeff Miracola

Market Prices

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$2.75
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$3.99
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€3.36
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firestorm? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. Firestorm deals X damage to each of X targets."

How much mana does Firestorm cost to cast? Basics

Firestorm 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.

Firestorm'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.

Firestorm 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.

Firestorm's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard X cards. Firestorm deals X damage to each of X targets."

What is the current price of Firestorm? Pricing

The current market price for Firestorm is approximately $2.75 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.36 EUR.

Where can I buy Firestorm? Pricing

You can purchase Firestorm 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 Firestorm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm in Standard is not available.

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

Is Firestorm legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm in Modern is not available.

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

Is Firestorm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm in Commander is not available.

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

Is Firestorm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Firestorm legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Firestorm legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm in Vintage is not available.

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 Firestorm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm 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 Firestorm from? Details

This printing of Firestorm is from WC98 (WC98), with collector number br101sb.

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

What is Firestorm's rarity? Details

Firestorm is a rare card in WC98.

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

Who illustrated Firestorm? Details

Firestorm was illustrated by Jeff Miracola.

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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