Quick Answer

Fists of Flame is a common Instant from CMM (CMM) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fists of Flame MTG card

Fists of Flame

Instant

Card Text

Draw a card. Until end of turn, target creature gains trample and gets +1/+0 for each card you've drawn this turn. (A creature with trample can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)

"Fire has always been my most faithful companion." —Jared Carthalion

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Steve Argyle

Market Prices

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$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.38
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$0.49
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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€0.26
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fists of Flame? Basics

Fists of Flame is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Draw a card. Until end of turn, target creature gains trample and gets +1/+0 for each card you've drawn this turn. (A creature with trample can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

How much mana does Fists of Flame cost to cast? Basics

Fists of Flame 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.

Fists of Flame'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.

Fists of Flame 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.

Fists of Flame's current oracle text is: "Draw a card. Until end of turn, target creature gains trample and gets +1/+0 for each card you've drawn this turn. (A creature with trample can deal excess combat damage to the player or planeswalker it's attacking.)"

What is the current price of Fists of Flame? Pricing

The current market price for Fists of Flame is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.38 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.16 EUR.

Where can I buy Fists of Flame? Pricing

You can purchase Fists of Flame 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.

Fists of Flame normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.38

Is Fists of Flame legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fists of Flame in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fists of Flame legal in Modern? Legality

Fists of Flame is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fists of Flame legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fists of Flame 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 Fists of Flame legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fists of Flame in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fists of Flame legal in Legacy? Legality

Fists of Flame is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fists of Flame legal in Vintage? Legality

Fists of Flame 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 Fists of Flame legal in Pauper? Legality

Fists of Flame 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 Fists of Flame from? Details

This printing of Fists of Flame is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 223.

Fists of Flame may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fists of Flame's rarity? Details

Fists of Flame is a common card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Fists of Flame? Details

Fists of Flame was illustrated by Steve Argyle.

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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