Quick Answer

Ignite the Future is a rare Sorcery from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ignite the Future MTG card

Ignite the Future

Sorcery

Card Text

Exile the top three cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, you may play cards this way without paying their mana costs. Flashback {7}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Alex Konstad
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Market Prices

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$0.35
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$0.79
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ignite the Future? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Exile the top three cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, you may play cards this way without paying their mana costs. Flashback {7}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Ignite the Future cost to cast? Basics

Ignite the Future has a mana cost of {3}{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.

Ignite the Future's mana cost of {3}{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.

Ignite the Future 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.

Ignite the Future's current oracle text is: "Exile the top three cards of your library. Until the end of your next turn, you may play those cards. If this spell was cast from a graveyard, you may play cards this way without paying their mana costs. Flashback {7}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Ignite the Future? Pricing

The current market price for Ignite the Future is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Ignite the Future? Pricing

You can purchase Ignite the Future 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 Ignite the Future legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ignite the Future in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ignite the Future legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ignite the Future in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ignite the Future legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ignite the Future 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 Ignite the Future legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ignite the Future in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ignite the Future legal in Legacy? Legality

Ignite the Future is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ignite the Future legal in Vintage? Legality

Ignite the Future 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 Ignite the Future legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ignite the Future 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 Ignite the Future from? Details

This printing of Ignite the Future is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 129.

Ignite the Future may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ignite the Future's rarity? Details

Ignite the Future is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Ignite the Future? Details

Ignite the Future was illustrated by Alex Konstad.

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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