Flashfires
Flashfires is a Uncommon Sorcery from Limited Edition Alpha (151) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $35.27 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Flashfires suits collectors and players working on Limited Edition Alpha who need the Uncommon slot. Treat $35.27 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Flashfires from Limited Edition Alpha?
Flashfires is a Sorcery in Limited Edition Alpha numbered 151. Mana cost {3}{R}. Color identity: R. Flashfires (151) is a chase-tier Uncommon Sorcery in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha.
What is Flashfires worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $35.27 for Flashfires. Low and high spread runs $35.27 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $34.21; Normal: $35.27. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 151 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Limited Edition Alpha |
|---|---|
| Number | 151 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $35.27 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €34.21 |
| cardmarket | $34.21 |
| Normal | $35.27 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Flashfires?
Flashfires is a Uncommon printing in Limited Edition Alpha. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 151 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
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 Limited Edition Alpha. Collector number 151 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1993.
Cactaur's take
Flashfires (151) is a chase-tier Uncommon Sorcery in Limited Edition Alpha. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Flashfires is catalogued as Uncommon Sorcery in Limited Edition Alpha, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $35.27 across finishes (cardmarket: $34.21; Normal: $35.27).
- 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 $35.27 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Flashfires from Limited Edition Alpha?
Flashfires is a Uncommon Sorcery from Limited Edition Alpha numbered 151 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 $35.27 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 Limited Edition Alpha. 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.
Why does Flashfires trade at a premium?
Flashfires combines Uncommon 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 Limited Edition Alpha.
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