Quick Answer

Flame Elemental is a uncommon Creature — Elemental from MIR (MIR) costing {2}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Flame Elemental MTG card

Flame Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

{R}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: It deals damage equal to its power to target creature.

Storyteller: By my hand in the fire, this story is a tale of power. Listeners: May it give you strength.

Card Stats

3/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 MIR MIR 🎨 Richard Kane Ferguson

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flame Elemental? Basics

Flame Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: It deals damage equal to its power to target creature."

How much mana does Flame Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Flame Elemental has a mana cost of {2}{R}{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.

Flame Elemental's mana cost of {2}{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.

Flame Elemental 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.

Flame Elemental's current oracle text is: "{R}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: It deals damage equal to its power to target creature."

What is the current price of Flame Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Flame Elemental is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Flame Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Flame Elemental 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 Flame Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flame Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Elemental in Modern is not available.

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

Is Flame Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flame Elemental 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 Flame Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Elemental in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flame Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Flame Elemental is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flame Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Flame Elemental 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 Flame Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Elemental 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 Flame Elemental from? Details

This printing of Flame Elemental is from MIR (MIR), with collector number 175.

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

What is Flame Elemental's rarity? Details

Flame Elemental is a uncommon card in MIR.

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

Who illustrated Flame Elemental? Details

Flame Elemental was illustrated by Richard Kane Ferguson.

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

What is Flame Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Flame Elemental 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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