Punishing Fire
Magic: The Gathering | Zendikar - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 142 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Zendikar |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 33 items |
| From | $0.34 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $0.50 | 17 | ||
MP | $0.50 | 8 | ||
LP | $0.34 | 8 | Unavailable |
About Punishing Fire
Punishing Fire from Zendikar is currently available from around $0.27. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target.
Whenever an opponent gains life, you may pay . If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Punishing Fire worth?
Punishing Fire is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.27 for Zendikar. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Punishing Fire has 3 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Punishing Fire legal in Commander?
Punishing Fire is legal in Commander. It is also banned in Modern.
Is Punishing Fire legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Punishing Fire on the Reserved List?
No. Punishing Fire is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Punishing Fire in-game text?
In game, Punishing Fire is a Instant with text that starts: "Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target.".
How popular is Punishing Fire in Commander decks?
Punishing Fire ranks #16,155 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Punishing Fire
This card has been printed in 3 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Punishing Fire legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.