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Flare of Fortitude is a rare Instant from MH3 (MH3) costing {2}{W}{W}. Current price: $3.77 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Flare of Fortitude MTG card

Flare of Fortitude

Instant

Card Text

You may sacrifice a nontoken white creature rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Until end of turn, your life total can't change, and permanents you control gain hexproof and indestructible.

"I call upon a power greater than myself."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 MH3 MH3 🎨 Winona Nelson

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$4.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Banned
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flare of Fortitude? Basics

Flare of Fortitude is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may sacrifice a nontoken white creature rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Until end of turn, your life total can't change, and permanents you control gain hexproof and indestructible."

How much mana does Flare of Fortitude cost to cast? Basics

Flare of Fortitude has a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Flare of Fortitude's mana cost of {2}{W}{W} 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.

Flare of Fortitude 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.

Flare of Fortitude's current oracle text is: "You may sacrifice a nontoken white creature rather than pay this spell's mana cost. Until end of turn, your life total can't change, and permanents you control gain hexproof and indestructible."

What is the current price of Flare of Fortitude? Pricing

The current market price for Flare of Fortitude is approximately $3.77 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.25 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.49 EUR.

Where can I buy Flare of Fortitude? Pricing

You can purchase Flare of Fortitude 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.

Flare of Fortitude normal: $3.77 | foil: $4.25

Is Flare of Fortitude legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Flare of Fortitude in Standard is not available.

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

Is Flare of Fortitude legal in Modern? Legality

Flare of Fortitude is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Flare of Fortitude legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Flare of Fortitude 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 Flare of Fortitude legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Flare of Fortitude in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Flare of Fortitude legal in Legacy? Legality

Flare of Fortitude is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Flare of Fortitude legal in Vintage? Legality

Flare of Fortitude 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 Flare of Fortitude legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Flare of Fortitude 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 Flare of Fortitude from? Details

This printing of Flare of Fortitude is from MH3 (MH3), with collector number 26.

Flare of Fortitude may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Flare of Fortitude's rarity? Details

Flare of Fortitude is a rare card in MH3.

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

Who illustrated Flare of Fortitude? Details

Flare of Fortitude was illustrated by Winona Nelson.

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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