Quick Answer

Kessig Flamebreather is a common Creature — Human Shaman from VOW (VOW) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $2.71 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Kessig Flamebreather MTG card

Kessig Flamebreather

Creature — Human Shaman

Card Text

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.

"Hunter's fire" was meant for slaying monsters in the Ulvenwald, but that never stopped Ralen from showing it off.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 VOW VOW 🎨 Lius Lasahido

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Roles are still being computed for this card.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$2.71
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$3.83
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$3.99
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$5.99
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€3.93
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€4.58
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (2 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kessig Flamebreather? Basics

Kessig Flamebreather is a Creature — Human Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent."

How much mana does Kessig Flamebreather cost to cast? Basics

Kessig Flamebreather 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.

Kessig Flamebreather'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.

Kessig Flamebreather 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.

Kessig Flamebreather's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent."

What is the current price of Kessig Flamebreather? Pricing

The current market price for Kessig Flamebreather is approximately $2.71 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.83 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.93 EUR.

Where can I buy Kessig Flamebreather? Pricing

You can purchase Kessig Flamebreather 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.

Kessig Flamebreather normal: $2.71 | foil: $3.83

Is Kessig Flamebreather legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kessig Flamebreather in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kessig Flamebreather legal in Modern? Legality

Kessig Flamebreather is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Kessig Flamebreather legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kessig Flamebreather 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 Kessig Flamebreather legal in Pioneer? Legality

Kessig Flamebreather is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Kessig Flamebreather legal in Legacy? Legality

Kessig Flamebreather is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kessig Flamebreather legal in Vintage? Legality

Kessig Flamebreather 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 Kessig Flamebreather legal in Pauper? Legality

Kessig Flamebreather 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 Kessig Flamebreather from? Details

This printing of Kessig Flamebreather is from VOW (VOW), with collector number 164.

Kessig Flamebreather may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kessig Flamebreather's rarity? Details

Kessig Flamebreather is a common card in VOW.

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

Who illustrated Kessig Flamebreather? Details

Kessig Flamebreather was illustrated by Lius Lasahido.

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

What is Kessig Flamebreather's power and toughness? Details

Kessig Flamebreather is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks