Flashfires
Flashfires is a Uncommon Sorcery from Fifth Edition (231) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Flashfires suits collectors and players working on Fifth Edition who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Flashfires from Fifth Edition?
Flashfires is a Sorcery in Fifth Edition numbered 231. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Flashfires (231) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Fifth Edition with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Flashfires worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.34 for Flashfires. Low and high spread runs $0.34 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.31; Normal: $0.34. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Fifth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 231 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.34 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.31 |
| cardmarket | $0.31 |
| Normal | $0.34 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Flashfires?
Flashfires is a Uncommon printing in Fifth Edition. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Flashfires?
Flashfires lists as Sorcery. Artist: Dameon Willich. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Fifth Edition. Collector number 231 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Flashfires (231) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Fifth Edition with legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Flashfires is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Fifth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.34 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.31; Normal: $0.34).
- Mana cost {3}{R} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.34 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Flashfires from Fifth Edition?
Flashfires is a Uncommon Sorcery from Fifth Edition numbered 231 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Flashfires worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.34 for ungraded Flashfires. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Flashfires?
Flashfires is catalogued as Uncommon in Fifth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Flashfires legal in Commander or Standard?
Flashfires shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Flashfires near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.34. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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