Punishing Fire
{1}
Instant
Add this card
Record the copies you own, place them in a binder, use the card in a deck, or save it to your wishlist.
Reference price
- Nonfoil
- $0.33
- Foil
- $17.97
TCGplayer market price via Scryfall, updated Nov 1, 2026. It is an estimate, not an offer. It does not change with the condition or the language of your copy.
Price history
- Nonfoil
- Down 3% in 17 days
- Foil
- Down 4% in 17 days
Daily TCGplayer market price over the last 30 days.
Sign in to record the copies you own, place them in a binder or a box, use the card in a deck, or save it to your wishlist.
Printing details
- Set
- Zendikar
- Released
- October 2, 2009
- Language
- en
- Collector no.
- #142
- Rarity
- uncommon
Card text
Oracle text — the current official rules text for this card.
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.
New to Magic? How to read this card
Beginner guide
Card text above uses Oracle text, the current official rules text for this card.
This costs one mana of any type and one red mana.
- Mana
- Mana is the resource you spend to cast spells and activate abilities.
- Generic mana
- A numbered mana cost can be paid with mana of any type.
