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Braid of Fire
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #2307 · Rare · released 2025-11-17
{1}{R}
Enchantment
Cumulative upkeep—Add {R}. (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
"The dreams of my father, and my father's father, have now been realized. The world is mine!"
—Ozai, from *The Boy in the Iceberg*
Braid of Fire is a rare red enchantment from Secret Lair Drop (2025). It has been printed 5 times across 3 sets, from 2006 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $18.35 to $40.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$19.01
Format legality
Where you can play Braid of Fire in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $18.35 to $40.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $18.35.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldsnap | 78 | Rare | $23.44 | $40.00 |
| The List | CSP-78 | Rare | — | $18.35 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1247 | Rare | $29.07 | $33.73 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 729 | Rare | — | $24.27 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 2307 | Rare | $19.05 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2009-10-01Braid of Fire is a very unusual card. "Add {R}" is a cost. This enchantment does nothing but add increasing amounts of mana during your upkeep.
- 2009-10-01Any of this mana that isn't spent during your upkeep step will be removed before your draw step begins. You cannot save it to be spent on the card you will draw this turn.
Frequently asked questions
Is Braid of Fire legal in Commander?
Yes — Braid of Fire is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Braid of Fire legal in?
Braid of Fire is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Braid of Fire been printed?
Braid of Fire has been printed 5 times across 3 sets, from 2006 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Braid of Fire?
The cheapest printing is The List (#CSP-78) at about $18.35.
Who illustrated Braid of Fire?
This printing of Braid of Fire was illustrated by Tetsuko.