Quick Answer

Ghostfire is a common Instant from DDG (DDG) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ghostfire MTG card

Ghostfire

Instant

Card Text

Ghostfire is colorless. Ghostfire deals 3 damage to any target.

Only those gifted with the eye of Ugin, the spirit dragon, can see his fiery breath.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DDG DDG 🎨 Cyril Van Der Haegen

Market Prices

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$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.16
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghostfire? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Ghostfire is colorless. Ghostfire deals 3 damage to any target."

How much mana does Ghostfire cost to cast? Basics

Ghostfire has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Ghostfire'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.

Ghostfire 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.

Ghostfire's current oracle text is: "Ghostfire is colorless. Ghostfire deals 3 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Ghostfire? Pricing

The current market price for Ghostfire is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Ghostfire? Pricing

You can purchase Ghostfire 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 Ghostfire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostfire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghostfire legal in Modern? Legality

Ghostfire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ghostfire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghostfire 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 Ghostfire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghostfire in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghostfire legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghostfire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghostfire legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghostfire 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 Ghostfire legal in Pauper? Legality

Ghostfire 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 Ghostfire from? Details

This printing of Ghostfire is from DDG (DDG), with collector number 69.

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

What is Ghostfire's rarity? Details

Ghostfire is a common card in DDG.

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

Who illustrated Ghostfire? Details

Ghostfire was illustrated by Cyril Van Der Haegen.

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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