Quick Answer

Vial of Dragonfire is a common Artifact from CMM (CMM) costing {2}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Vial of Dragonfire MTG card

Vial of Dragonfire

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: It deals 2 damage to target creature.

"The artificer assured me that the vial is strong enough to contain the dragon's breath. I just need to make sure to throw it far enough." —Kunh Mei, last words

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 CMM CMM 🎨 Franz Vohwinkel

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.11
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.04
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vial of Dragonfire? Basics

Vial of Dragonfire is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: It deals 2 damage to target creature."

How much mana does Vial of Dragonfire cost to cast? Basics

Vial of Dragonfire has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Vial of Dragonfire's mana cost of {2} 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.

Vial of Dragonfire has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Vial of Dragonfire's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: It deals 2 damage to target creature."

What is the current price of Vial of Dragonfire? Pricing

The current market price for Vial of Dragonfire is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.11 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Vial of Dragonfire? Pricing

You can purchase Vial of Dragonfire 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.

Vial of Dragonfire normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.11

Is Vial of Dragonfire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vial of Dragonfire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vial of Dragonfire legal in Modern? Legality

Vial of Dragonfire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Vial of Dragonfire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Vial of Dragonfire 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 Vial of Dragonfire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Vial of Dragonfire is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Vial of Dragonfire legal in Legacy? Legality

Vial of Dragonfire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Vial of Dragonfire legal in Vintage? Legality

Vial of Dragonfire 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 Vial of Dragonfire legal in Pauper? Legality

Vial of Dragonfire 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 Vial of Dragonfire from? Details

This printing of Vial of Dragonfire is from CMM (CMM), with collector number 417.

Vial of Dragonfire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vial of Dragonfire's rarity? Details

Vial of Dragonfire is a common card in CMM.

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

Who illustrated Vial of Dragonfire? Details

Vial of Dragonfire was illustrated by Franz Vohwinkel.

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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