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Pyrokinesis
ALL · Alliances #78 · Uncommon · released 1996-06-10
{4}{R}{R}
Instant
You may exile a red card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Pyrokinesis deals 4 damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures.
"Anybody want some . . . *toast*?"
—Jaya Ballard, Task Mage
Pyrokinesis is an uncommon red instant from Alliances (1996). It has been printed 12 times across 9 sets, from 1996 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.47 to $39.54 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
USD$5.02
Format legality
Where you can play Pyrokinesis in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricBanned
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $1.47 to $39.54 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $1.47.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliances This page | 78 | Uncommon | $4.35 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | pm78sb | Uncommon | $5.24 | — |
| World Championship Decks 1997 | pm78 | Uncommon | $6.99 | — |
| Anthologies | 47 | Uncommon | $3.81 | — |
| Masters Edition II | 147 | Rare | — | — |
| Magic Online Promos | 43640 | Rare | — | — |
| Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters | 32 | Uncommon | $2.19 | — |
| Eternal Masters | 143 | Rare | $4.32 | $39.54 |
| The List | DDL-32 | Uncommon | $1.47 | — |
| The Zeta Set | 309 | Uncommon | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 188 | Uncommon | — | — |
| The Zeta Set | 67 | Uncommon | — | — |
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2016-06-08Each target must be assigned at least 1 damage.
- 2016-06-08You divide the damage as you cast Pyrokinesis, not as it resolves. If any of the targets become illegal, damage is dealt to the other targets as originally assigned. If all targets are illegal, Pyrokinesis doesn’t resolve.
- 2016-06-08If another effect causes Pyrokinesis to cost more, you must pay that additional cost even if you pay its alternative cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pyrokinesis legal in Commander?
Yes — Pyrokinesis is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Pyrokinesis legal in?
Pyrokinesis is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Brawl.
How many times has Pyrokinesis been printed?
Pyrokinesis has been printed 12 times across 9 sets, from 1996 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Pyrokinesis?
The cheapest printing is The List (#DDL-32) at about $1.47.
Who illustrated Pyrokinesis?
This printing of Pyrokinesis was illustrated by Ron Spencer.