The 2023 Commander Masters release includes the Balefire Dragon, a high-impact Mythic Rare creature with a seven mana value and devastating combat damage abilities.
Balefire Dragon
2023 • Magic: The Gathering • Commander Masters
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The Balefire Dragon, identified as card number 697 in the 2023 Commander Masters set, stands as a formidable presence in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Printed by Wizards of the Coast under the CMM set code, this Mythic Rare card offers a distinct strategic advantage for players seeking high-impact threats. With a mana value of seven, the creature demands significant resource investment, rewarding collectors and players who can sustain its casting cost. As a Dragon-type creature with six power and six toughness, Balefire Dragon brings both durability and offensive pressure to the battlefield. Its abilities allow it to deal damage to each creature controlled by a player whenever it deals combat damage to that player. This effect creates immediate board influence, making it a pivotal piece for decks focused on aggressive strategies or wide-board control. The card’s red color identity aligns it with aggressive, direct-damage archetypes common in the Commander format. Fischer, which captures the essence of the dragon genre within the Commander Masters aesthetic. Its inclusion in the set highlights the ongoing evolution of Magic: The Gathering’s most popular format, offering enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of this specialized era. For those building collections or enhancing their in-game libraries, the Balefire Dragon represents a key component of the Commander Masters experience. Its combination of high power, unique triggered ability, and Mythic Rare status makes it a sought-after card among dedicated players and hobbyists. Whether used in gameplay or held as a collectible, this card remains a significant entry in the 2023 Commander Masters catalog.
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Balefire Dragon
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Mythic Rare
Scott M. Fischer
Card Stock
English
{5}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon
6 / 6
R
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Flying Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, it deals that much damage to each creature that player controls.
An unwelcome light on a dark and foggy night.

















