Blistering Firecat
Blistering Firecat is a Rare Creature — Elemental Cat from Onslaught (189) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $43.52 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Blistering Firecat suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Rare slot. Treat $43.52 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Blistering Firecat from Onslaught?
Blistering Firecat is a Creature — Elemental Cat in Onslaught numbered 189. Mana cost {1}{R}{R}{R}. Color identity: R. Blistering Firecat (189) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Elemental Cat in Onslaught. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Blistering Firecat worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $43.52 for Blistering Firecat. Low and high spread runs $43.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.20; foil: $43.52; Normal: $7.36. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Onslaught |
|---|---|
| Number | 189 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $43.52 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.20 |
| cardmarket | $2.20 |
| foil | $43.52 |
| Normal | $7.36 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|---|
| Power | 7 |
How collectible is Blistering Firecat?
Blistering Firecat is a Rare printing in Onslaught. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Blistering Firecat?
Blistering Firecat lists as Creature — Elemental Cat with keywords Morph, Haste, Trample. Artist: Arnie Swekel. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 189 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Blistering Firecat (189) is a chase-tier Rare Creature — Elemental Cat in Onslaught. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Blistering Firecat is catalogued as Rare Creature — Elemental Cat in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $43.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.20; foil: $43.52; Normal: $7.36).
- Mana cost {1}{R}{R}{R} and type line Creature — Elemental Cat 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 $43.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Blistering Firecat from Onslaught?
Blistering Firecat is a Rare Creature — Elemental Cat from Onslaught numbered 189 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Blistering Firecat worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $43.52 for ungraded Blistering Firecat. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Blistering Firecat?
Blistering Firecat is catalogued as Rare in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Blistering Firecat legal in Commander or Standard?
Blistering Firecat shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Blistering Firecat trade at a premium?
Blistering Firecat combines Rare 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 Onslaught.
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