Balefire Dragon
Balefire Dragon Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Balefire Dragon is $14.64 (INR #479), and the most expensive is $42.51 (PUMA #U14, Extended Art, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $16.77, up 15.7% over 7 days, up 0.5% over 30 days, up 16.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $19.77 (2026).
Balefire Dragon Printings & Prices
Balefire Dragon has 8 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted, borderless and extended art treatments.
Sell Balefire Dragon: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $32.00 cash for PUMA #U14 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 33% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PUMA #U14 | Foil | $32.00 | $47.99 | 33% |
| starcitygames | CMM #697 | Foil | $30.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #697 | Foil | $24.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #697 | Nonfoil | $22.00 | $39.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | ISD #129 | Foil | $20.00 | $39.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #697 | Foil | $20.00 | $49.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | CMM #697 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #697 | Nonfoil | $18.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #530 | Etched | $17.50 | $34.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | UMA #124 | Foil | $15.00 | $29.99 | 50% |
Balefire Dragon Rules Text & Legality
Flying
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it deals that much damage to each creature that player controls.
Balefire Dragon is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Balefire Dragon Rulings
- Dec 7, 2018 The damage dealt by Balefire Dragon’s triggered ability isn’t combat damage.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Balefire Dragon has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR #479 | 2025-01-24 | Mythic | Standard | $6.92 | $8.85 | $10.36 |
| INR #479 | 2025-01-24 | Mythic | Standard | $5.35 | $5.36 | $10.13 |
| CMM #207 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
| CMM #530 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Inverted | — | — | — |
| CMM #207 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
| CMM #697 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| CMM #697 | 2023-08-04 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — |
| PLST #ISD-129 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
| PUMA #U14 | 2018-12-07 | Mythic | Extended Art | — | — | — |
| UMA #124 | 2018-12-07 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — |
INR #479 
CMM #207 
PLST #ISD-129 
PUMA #U14 
UMA #124 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Balefire Dragon in Commander
Balefire Dragon is the #1,257 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.
Balefire Dragon FAQ
How much is Balefire Dragon worth?
Balefire Dragon is worth about $16.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $14.64 to $42.51 across 8 tracked printings.
Is Balefire Dragon legal in Commander?
Yes — Balefire Dragon is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Balefire Dragon been reprinted?
Yes — Balefire Dragon has been reprinted 13 times, with 8 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Balefire Dragon expensive?
Balefire Dragon holds a $16.77 price because Commander demand is high (#1,257 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.