Quick Answer

Firestorm Phoenix is a rare Creature — Phoenix from LEG (LEG) costing {4}{R}{R}. Current price: $27.95 USD. Legal in Commander.

Firestorm Phoenix MTG card

Firestorm Phoenix

Creature — Phoenix

Card Text

Flying If this creature would die, return it to its owner's hand instead. Until that player's next turn, that player plays with that card revealed in their hand and can't play it.

"The bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix,/ Her ashes new-create another heir/ As great in admiration as herself." —William Shakespeare, *King Henry the Eighth*

Card Stats

3/2 rare CMC: 6.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Jeff A. Menges
Flying

Market Prices

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$27.95
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$23.99
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€23.89
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firestorm Phoenix? Basics

Firestorm Phoenix is a Creature — Phoenix card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flying If this creature would die, return it to its owner's hand instead. Until that player's next turn, that player plays with that card revealed in their hand and can't play it."

How much mana does Firestorm Phoenix cost to cast? Basics

Firestorm Phoenix has a mana cost of {4}{R}{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.

Firestorm Phoenix's mana cost of {4}{R}{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 Phoenix 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.

Firestorm Phoenix's current oracle text is: "Flying If this creature would die, return it to its owner's hand instead. Until that player's next turn, that player plays with that card revealed in their hand and can't play it."

What is the current price of Firestorm Phoenix? Pricing

The current market price for Firestorm Phoenix is approximately $27.95 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €23.89 EUR.

Where can I buy Firestorm Phoenix? Pricing

You can purchase Firestorm Phoenix 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 Phoenix legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm Phoenix in Standard is not available.

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

Is Firestorm Phoenix legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm Phoenix in Modern is not available.

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

Is Firestorm Phoenix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Firestorm Phoenix 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 Firestorm Phoenix legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm Phoenix in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Firestorm Phoenix legal in Legacy? Legality

Firestorm Phoenix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Firestorm Phoenix legal in Vintage? Legality

Firestorm Phoenix 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 Firestorm Phoenix legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Firestorm Phoenix 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 Phoenix from? Details

This printing of Firestorm Phoenix is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 147.

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

What is Firestorm Phoenix's rarity? Details

Firestorm Phoenix is a rare card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Firestorm Phoenix? Details

Firestorm Phoenix was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.

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

What is Firestorm Phoenix's power and toughness? Details

Firestorm Phoenix is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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