Quick Answer

Firewing Phoenix is a rare Creature — Phoenix from M13 (M13) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Firewing Phoenix MTG card

Firewing Phoenix

Creature — Phoenix

Card Text

Flying {1}{R}{R}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

"When a phoenix nests in a volcano, we rejoice, for it means a hundred years of war." —Golmak, Keldon warlord

Card Stats

4/2 rare CMC: 4.0 M13 M13 🎨 James Paick
Flying

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.12
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TCGPlayer
$0.40
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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Cardmarket
€0.63
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Firewing Phoenix? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flying {1}{R}{R}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Firewing Phoenix cost to cast? Basics

Firewing Phoenix has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Firewing Phoenix's mana cost of {3}{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.

Firewing Phoenix has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Firewing Phoenix's current oracle text is: "Flying {1}{R}{R}{R}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Firewing Phoenix? Pricing

The current market price for Firewing Phoenix is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.4 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Firewing Phoenix? Pricing

You can purchase Firewing 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.

Firewing Phoenix normal: $0.12 | foil: $0.4

Is Firewing Phoenix legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Firewing Phoenix legal in Modern? Legality

Firewing Phoenix is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Firewing Phoenix legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Firewing 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 Firewing Phoenix legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Firewing Phoenix legal in Legacy? Legality

Firewing Phoenix is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Firewing Phoenix legal in Vintage? Legality

Firewing 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 Firewing Phoenix legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Firewing 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 Firewing Phoenix from? Details

This printing of Firewing Phoenix is from M13 (M13), with collector number 131.

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

What is Firewing Phoenix's rarity? Details

Firewing Phoenix is a rare card in M13.

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

Who illustrated Firewing Phoenix? Details

Firewing Phoenix was illustrated by James Paick.

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

What is Firewing Phoenix's power and toughness? Details

Firewing Phoenix is a 4/2 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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