Quick Answer

Fires of Undeath is a common Instant from DKA (DKA) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Fires of Undeath MTG card

Fires of Undeath

Instant

Card Text

Fires of Undeath deals 2 damage to any target. Flashback {5}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)

"I drink of those who are worthy of my palate. The rest I burn."

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DKA DKA 🎨 Jason Chan
Flashback

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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.08
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€0.25
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fires of Undeath? Basics

Fires of Undeath is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Fires of Undeath deals 2 damage to any target. Flashback {5}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

How much mana does Fires of Undeath cost to cast? Basics

Fires of Undeath has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Fires of Undeath's mana cost of {2}{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.

Fires of Undeath has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Fires of Undeath's current oracle text is: "Fires of Undeath deals 2 damage to any target. Flashback {5}{B} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)"

What is the current price of Fires of Undeath? Pricing

The current market price for Fires of Undeath is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.35 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Fires of Undeath? Pricing

You can purchase Fires of Undeath 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.

Fires of Undeath normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.35

Is Fires of Undeath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Fires of Undeath in Standard is not available.

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

Is Fires of Undeath legal in Modern? Legality

Fires of Undeath is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fires of Undeath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fires of Undeath 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 Fires of Undeath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Fires of Undeath in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Fires of Undeath legal in Legacy? Legality

Fires of Undeath is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fires of Undeath legal in Vintage? Legality

Fires of Undeath 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 Fires of Undeath legal in Pauper? Legality

Fires of Undeath is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Fires of Undeath from? Details

This printing of Fires of Undeath is from DKA (DKA), with collector number 88.

Fires of Undeath may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fires of Undeath's rarity? Details

Fires of Undeath is a common card in DKA.

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

Who illustrated Fires of Undeath? Details

Fires of Undeath was illustrated by Jason Chan.

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

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