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Balefire Dragon Innistrad Remastered MTG card
INR #479 · Art by Eric Deschamps
INR set symbol, MythicInnistrad Remastered#479Mythic

Balefire Dragon

Creature · DragonFlying
TCGplayer market · INR #479 nonfoil
$15.87 +1.9% +$0.29, 7 days
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30 days
+8.0%
EDHREC rank
#1,287 Down 9 in 30 days

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Balefire Dragon Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $15.87, up 1.9% over 7 days, up 8.0% over 30 days, up 1.0% over 90 days.

Balefire Dragon Price History

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Balefire Dragon Printings & Prices

Balefire Dragon has 9 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including borderless, inverted and extended art treatments.

INR set symbol, MythicINR #479
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ISD set symbol, MythicISD #129
UMA set symbol, MythicUMA #124
CMM set symbol, MythicCMM #207
PLST set symbol, MythicPLST #ISD-129
CMM set symbol, MythicCMM #530
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CMM set symbol, MythicCMM #697
Borderless
PUMA set symbol, MythicPUMA #U14
Extended ArtBox Topper
SLD set symbol, MythicSLD #2902
Borderless

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CoolStuffIncCMM #697Nonfoil
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Balefire Dragon Rules Text & Legality

Balefire 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 legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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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.

  • Dec 7, 2018UMA set symbol, MythicUltimate Masters · foilUMA #124
  • Dec 7, 2018PUMA set symbol, MythicUltimate Box Topper · Extended Art, foilPUMA #U14
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, MythicThe ListPLST #ISD-129
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, MythicCommander Masters · BorderlessCMM #697
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, MythicCommander Masters · Borderless, foilCMM #697
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, MythicCommander MastersCMM #207
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, MythicCommander Masters · Inverted, etchedCMM #530
  • Aug 4, 2023CMM set symbol, MythicCommander Masters · foilCMM #207
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, MythicInnistrad RemasteredINR #479
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, MythicInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #479

Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.

Balefire Dragon in Commander

Balefire Dragon is the #1,287 most-played card on EDHREC, down 9 places over the last 30 days.

#1,287 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 9 in 30 days

Balefire Dragon FAQ

How much is Balefire Dragon worth?

Balefire Dragon is worth about $15.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 9 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Balefire Dragon expensive?

Balefire Dragon holds a $15.87 price because Commander demand is high (#1,287 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Balefire Dragon?

Cards that fill a similar role include Drakuseth, Maw of Flames, Steel Hellkite, Mordant Dragon.