Balefire Dragon
Balefire Dragon is a Mythic Creature — Dragon from Commander Masters (530) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $21.72 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Balefire Dragon suits collectors and players working on Commander Masters who need the Mythic slot. Treat $21.72 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Balefire Dragon from Commander Masters?
Balefire Dragon is a Creature — Dragon in Commander Masters numbered 530. Mana cost {5}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Balefire Dragon (530) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Dragon in Commander Masters. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Balefire Dragon worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $21.72 for Balefire Dragon. Low and high spread runs $21.72 to null. This printing is from Commander Masters. Collector number 530 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Mythic. The set released in 2023.
| Set | Commander Masters |
|---|---|
| Number | 530 |
| Rarity | Mythic |
| TCGPlayer USD | $21.72 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
| etched | $21.72 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 6 |
How collectible is Balefire Dragon?
Balefire Dragon is a Mythic printing in Commander Masters. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Commander Masters. Collector number 530 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Balefire Dragon?
Balefire Dragon lists as Creature — Dragon with keywords Flying. Artist: Eric Deschamps. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Commander Masters. Collector number 530 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Balefire Dragon (530) is a chase-tier Mythic Creature — Dragon in Commander Masters. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Balefire Dragon is catalogued as Mythic Creature — Dragon in Commander Masters, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $21.72.
- Mana cost {5}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Dragon 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 $21.72 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Balefire Dragon from Commander Masters?
Balefire Dragon is a Mythic Creature — Dragon from Commander Masters numbered 530 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Balefire Dragon worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $21.72 for ungraded Balefire Dragon. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Balefire Dragon?
Balefire Dragon is catalogued as Mythic in Commander Masters. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Balefire Dragon legal in Commander or Standard?
Balefire Dragon shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Balefire Dragon trade at a premium?
Balefire Dragon combines Mythic scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest. This printing is from Commander Masters.
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