Quick Answer

Fire Sages is a uncommon Creature — Human Cleric from TLA (TLA) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.07 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Fire Sages MTG card

Fire Sages

Creature — Human Cleric

Card Text

Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) {1}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"Things have changed. In the past, the sages were loyal only to the Avatar." —Fire Sage Shyu

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 2.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Yuu Fujiki

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.07
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TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.12
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire Sages? Basics

Fire Sages is a Creature — Human Cleric card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) {1}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

How much mana does Fire Sages cost to cast? Basics

Fire Sages has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

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.

Fire Sages's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Fire Sages 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.

Fire Sages's current oracle text is: "Firebending 1 (Whenever this creature attacks, add {R}. This mana lasts until end of combat.) {1}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature."

What is the current price of Fire Sages? Pricing

The current market price for Fire Sages is approximately $0.07 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Fire Sages? Pricing

You can purchase Fire Sages 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.

Fire Sages normal: $0.07 | foil: $0.17

Is Fire Sages legal in Standard? Legality

Fire Sages is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Fire Sages legal in Modern? Legality

Fire Sages is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fire Sages legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fire Sages 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 Fire Sages legal in Pioneer? Legality

Fire Sages is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Fire Sages legal in Legacy? Legality

Fire Sages is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fire Sages legal in Vintage? Legality

Fire Sages 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 Fire Sages legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Fire Sages in Pauper is not available.

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 Fire Sages from? Details

This printing of Fire Sages is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 136.

Fire Sages may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fire Sages's rarity? Details

Fire Sages is a uncommon card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Fire Sages? Details

Fire Sages was illustrated by Yuu Fujiki.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Fire Sages's power and toughness? Details

Fire Sages is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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