Quick Answer

Past in Flames is a mythic Sorcery from 40K (40K) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $1.65 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Past in Flames MTG card

Past in Flames

Sorcery

Card Text

Each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost. Flashback {4}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 4.0 40K 40K 🎨 Johannes Mücke
Flashback

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$1.65
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Card Kingdom
$1.79
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€1.50
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€1.77
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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
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (10 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Past in Flames? Basics

Past in Flames is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost. Flashback {4}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Past in Flames cost to cast? Basics

Past in Flames 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.

Past in Flames'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.

Past in Flames 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.

Past in Flames's current oracle text is: "Each instant and sorcery card in your graveyard gains flashback until end of turn. The flashback cost is equal to its mana cost. Flashback {4}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Past in Flames? Pricing

The current market price for Past in Flames is approximately $1.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Past in Flames? Pricing

You can purchase Past in Flames 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 Past in Flames legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Past in Flames in Standard is not available.

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

Is Past in Flames legal in Modern? Legality

Past in Flames is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Past in Flames legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Past in Flames 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 Past in Flames legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Past in Flames in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Past in Flames legal in Legacy? Legality

Past in Flames is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Past in Flames legal in Vintage? Legality

Past in Flames 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 Past in Flames legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Past in Flames 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 Past in Flames from? Details

This printing of Past in Flames is from 40K (40K), with collector number 206.

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

What is Past in Flames's rarity? Details

Past in Flames is a mythic card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Past in Flames? Details

Past in Flames was illustrated by Johannes Mücke.

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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