Quick Answer

Flame Sweep is a uncommon Instant from M20 (M20) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Flame Sweep MTG card

Flame Sweep

Instant

Card Text

Flame Sweep deals 2 damage to each creature except for creatures you control with flying.

"I have calculated that a dragon in flight, in a single strafing run, can cover an area of—" —Thaedus the Clever, last words

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 M20 M20 🎨 Viktor Titov

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
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TCGPlayer
$0.27
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.52
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flame Sweep? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Flame Sweep deals 2 damage to each creature except for creatures you control with flying."

How much mana does Flame Sweep cost to cast? Basics

Flame Sweep has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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 Sweep's mana cost of {2}{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 Sweep has a mana value of 3.0. 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 Sweep's current oracle text is: "Flame Sweep deals 2 damage to each creature except for creatures you control with flying."

What is the current price of Flame Sweep? Pricing

The current market price for Flame Sweep is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.27 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Flame Sweep? Pricing

You can purchase Flame Sweep 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.

Flame Sweep normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.27

Is Flame Sweep legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Flame Sweep legal in Modern? Legality

Flame Sweep is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flame Sweep legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flame Sweep 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 Sweep legal in Pioneer? Legality

Flame Sweep is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Flame Sweep legal in Legacy? Legality

Flame Sweep is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flame Sweep legal in Vintage? Legality

Flame Sweep 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 Sweep legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flame Sweep 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 Sweep from? Details

This printing of Flame Sweep is from M20 (M20), with collector number 139.

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

What is Flame Sweep's rarity? Details

Flame Sweep is a uncommon card in M20.

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

Who illustrated Flame Sweep? Details

Flame Sweep was illustrated by Viktor Titov.

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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