Quick Answer

Hellfire is a rare Sorcery from LEG (LEG) costing {2}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $105.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hellfire MTG card

Hellfire

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy all nonblack creatures. Hellfire deals X plus 3 damage to you, where X is the number of creatures that died this way.

"High on a throne of royal state . . . insatiate to pursue vain war with heav'n." —John Milton, *Paradise Lost*

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Pete Venters

Market Prices

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$105.19
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$119.99
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€106.51
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hellfire? Basics

Hellfire is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy all nonblack creatures. Hellfire deals X plus 3 damage to you, where X is the number of creatures that died this way."

How much mana does Hellfire cost to cast? Basics

Hellfire has a mana cost of {2}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Hellfire's mana cost of {2}{B}{B}{B} 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.

Hellfire has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Hellfire's current oracle text is: "Destroy all nonblack creatures. Hellfire deals X plus 3 damage to you, where X is the number of creatures that died this way."

What is the current price of Hellfire? Pricing

The current market price for Hellfire is approximately $105.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €106.51 EUR.

Where can I buy Hellfire? Pricing

You can purchase Hellfire 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 Hellfire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hellfire legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hellfire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hellfire 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 Hellfire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hellfire legal in Legacy? Legality

Hellfire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hellfire legal in Vintage? Legality

Hellfire 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 Hellfire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hellfire 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 Hellfire from? Details

This printing of Hellfire is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 105.

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

What is Hellfire's rarity? Details

Hellfire is a rare card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Hellfire? Details

Hellfire was illustrated by Pete Venters.

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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