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Balefire Dragon
SIS · Shadows of the Past #37 · Mythic · released 2023-03-21
{5}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon
Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it deals that much damage to each creature that player controls.
Balefire Dragon is a mythic red creature from Shadows of the Past (2023). It has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2011 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $14.72 to $43.17 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Balefire Dragon in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $14.72 to $43.17 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Innistrad Remastered at $14.72.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innistrad | 129 | Mythic | $16.45 | $26.11 |
| Ultimate Box Topper | U14 | Mythic | — | $43.17 |
| Ultimate Masters | 124 | Mythic | $18.59 | $19.70 |
| The List | ISD-129 | Mythic | $18.48 | — |
| Shadows of the Past This page | 37 | Mythic | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 697 | Mythic | $27.15 | $35.56 |
| Commander Masters | 530 | Mythic | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 207 | Mythic | $18.19 | $20.17 |
| Innistrad Remastered | 479 | Mythic | $14.72 | $17.10 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2018-12-07The damage dealt by Balefire Dragon’s triggered ability isn’t combat damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Balefire Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Balefire Dragon is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Balefire Dragon legal in?
Balefire Dragon is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Balefire Dragon been printed?
Balefire Dragon has been printed 9 times across 7 sets, from 2011 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Balefire Dragon?
The cheapest printing is Innistrad Remastered (#479) at about $14.72.
Who illustrated Balefire Dragon?
This printing of Balefire Dragon was illustrated by Eric Deschamps.