# 2020 Magic: The Gathering Commander 2020 #56

> The Spellpyre Phoenix (Card #56) from the 2020 Commander 2020 set is a Rare Red creature designed for strategic cycling and graveyard recursion gameplay.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2020
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Commander 2020
- **Card Number**: 56
- **Featured**: Spellpyre Phoenix
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {3}{R}{R}
- **Type**: Creature — Phoenix
- **Power / Toughness**: 4 / 2
- **Color**: R
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Normal

## Description

Spellpyre Phoenix is a Rare creature card numbered 56 in the Commander 2020 set for Magic: The Gathering. Released in 2020, this card features artwork by Svetlin Velinov and carries a mana cost of {3}{R}{R} with a mana value of 5. As a single-color Red Phoenix, it enters the battlefield with 4 power and 2 toughness and possesses the flying ability. The card’s mechanics center on cycling, a key interaction in many Magic decks. When Spellpyre Phoenix enters the battlefield, you may return a target instant or sorcery card with cycling from your graveyard to your hand. Additionally, at the beginning of each end step, if you cycled two or more cards that turn, you may return this card from your graveyard back to the battlefield. This recursion potential makes it a notable inclusion for players building decks that leverage the cycling mechanic. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often look to complete their Commander 2020 base checklist, where this card resides. Whether for competitive play in casual formats or for completing a set, this card offers a distinct strategic option for Red decks focused on resource advantage and recurring threats.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Spellpyre Phoenix?

Spellpyre Phoenix has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, totaling a mana value of 5. It is a single-color Red creature card.

### How does the cycling ability work with Spellpyre Phoenix?

When Spellpyre Phoenix enters the battlefield, you may return a target instant or sorcery card with cycling from your graveyard to your hand. This allows you to reuse cycling effects or draw into new cards.

### Can Spellpyre Phoenix be returned from the graveyard?

Yes. At the beginning of each end step, if you cycled two or more cards that turn, you may return Spellpyre Phoenix from your graveyard to the battlefield.

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