# 2019 Magic: The Gathering Commander 2019 #27

> Ignite the Future, card #27 from the 2019 Commander 2019 set. This rare red Sorcery features a {7}{R} Flashback cost for graveyard utility.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2019
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Commander 2019
- **Card Number**: 27
- **Featured**: Ignite the Future
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {3}{R}
- **Type**: Sorcery
- **Color**: R
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Ignite the Future is a red Sorcery card designated as number 27 in the Commander 2019 set. Released in 2019 under the C19 set code, this Rare card is illustrated by Alex Konstad. The card carries a mana cost of {3}{R} and has a mana value of 4, placing it squarely in the mid-game tempo range for red-based strategies. The card’s primary effect allows a player to exile the top three cards of their library. Until the end of the next turn, the player may play those exiled cards. This mechanic provides immediate card advantage and flexibility, allowing players to access key spells or lands that were previously hidden at the top of their deck. The card’s color identity is strictly Red, meaning it can only be included in decks that are mono-red or red-adjacent within the Commander format. A key feature of Ignite the Future is its Flashback ability, which costs {7}{R}. This allows the card to be cast from the graveyard, after which it is exiled. If the initial spell is cast from the graveyard using Flashback, the player may play the exiled cards without paying their mana costs. This creates a secondary value engine, turning discarded cards into a resource that can be replayed for free. This dual-state utility makes the card interesting for both early-game deployment and late-game recovery scenarios. The Commander 2019 set, identified by the C19 set code, features the rare sorcery card Ignite the Future. The card’s specific numbering and rarity make it a distinct entry in the Commander 2019 checklist. Players interested in red sorceries with graveyard synergy will find this card’s mechanics distinct from other removal or draw spells in the game.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Ignite the Future?

The mana cost for Ignite the Future is {3}{R}, resulting in a mana value of 4. The Flashback cost to cast it from the graveyard is {7}{R}.

### What does Ignite the Future do in the game?

This Sorcery exiles the top three cards of your library. You may play those cards until the end of your next turn. If cast via Flashback from the graveyard, those cards can be played without paying their mana costs.

### Is Ignite the Future a foil or alternate art card?

The catalog data lists this as a standard Rare from Commander 2019 (C19). No alternate treatments or specific foil status are indicated in the base product information.

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