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Banefire
CON · Conflux #58 · Rare · released 2009-02-06
{X}{R}
Sorcery
Banefire deals X damage to any target.
If X is 5 or more, this spell can't be countered and the damage can't be prevented.
For Sarkhan Vol, the dragon is the purest expression of life's savage splendor.
Banefire is a rare red sorcery from Conflux (2009). It has been printed 9 times across 8 sets, from 2009 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.56 to $5.85 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.98
USD Foil$5.85
Format legality
Where you can play Banefire in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $0.56 to $5.85 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning at $0.56.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conflux This page | 58 | Rare | $2.02 | $5.85 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers | 38 | Rare | $1.01 | — |
| Salvat 2011 | 92 | Rare | — | — |
| Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning | 31 | Rare | $0.56 | — |
| Modern Masters 2015 | 104 | Rare | $0.71 | $3.57 |
| Core Set 2019 Promos | 130s | Rare | — | $5.84 |
| Core Set 2019 Promos | 130p | Rare | — | — |
| Core Set 2019 | 130 | Rare | $0.78 | $5.18 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 495 | Rare | $3.11 | — |
More from Conflux
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2018-07-13To determine whether it can be countered and its damage can be prevented, Banefire checks the number you chose for X, not the amount of mana you actually spent or the amount of damage it will actually deal.
- 2018-07-13Banefire can be targeted by spells that try to counter it regardless of what the value of X is. If X is 5 or more, those spells will still resolve, but the part of their effect that would counter Banefire won’t do anything. Any other effects those spells have will work as normal.
- 2018-07-13If its target is illegal by the time Banefire tries to resolve, the spell isn’t countered, but it doesn’t resolve. The target won’t be dealt damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Banefire legal in Commander?
Yes — Banefire is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Banefire legal in?
Banefire is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Banefire been printed?
Banefire has been printed 9 times across 8 sets, from 2009 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Banefire?
The cheapest printing is Duel Decks: Speed vs. Cunning (#31) at about $0.56.
Who illustrated Banefire?
This printing of Banefire was illustrated by Raymond Swanland.