The rare foil version of Balefire Liege (EVE #132) from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide set, a unique hybrid Spirit Horror creature.
2008 • Magic: The Gathering • Eventide
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Balefire Liege is a distinct five-mana creature card from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering Eventide expansion, identified by card number 132 and set code EVE. This Rare card features a unique white-red hybrid mana cost, allowing players to cast it using either color individually or a combination of both. As a Spirit Horror creature, it occupies a specific niche in the game's creature types, distinguished by its 2/4 power and toughness stats. The card’s mechanics offer strategic flexibility by interacting with other cards in your deck. It provides a +1/+1 boost to other red creatures you control and similarly enhances other white creatures you control. Additionally, casting a red spell triggers an effect that deals 3 damage to any target player or planeswalker, while casting a white spell allows you to gain 3 life. This dual nature makes it a versatile piece for collectors who appreciate the design philosophy of the Eventide block. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering trading cards often seek out the foil treatment for this release. The foil finish adds a layer of visual appeal to the card, distinguishing it from the non-foil versions found in booster packs. For investors and hobbyists, this card represents a tangible piece of the game's history from the late 2000s. Whether you are building a collection of Eventide cards or focusing on Spirit Horror creatures, this product holds a steady place in the market. The artwork for this card was created by Ralph Horsley, adding to its artistic value within the collector community. Owning a copy of Balefire Liege allows you to complete a set or simply enjoy a well-designed card from a beloved era of Magic: The Gathering history.
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Featured
Balefire Liege
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Ralph Horsley
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{R/W}{R/W}{R/W}
Creature — Spirit Horror
2 / 4
R, W
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Other red creatures you control get +1/+1. Other white creatures you control get +1/+1. Whenever you cast a red spell, this creature deals 3 damage to target player or planeswalker. Whenever you cast a white spell, you gain 3 life.
FAQ
Balefire Liege has a mana cost of {2}{R/W}{R/W}{R/W}, requiring two generic mana and up to three hybrid white-red mana symbols. This allows it to be cast using only red mana, only white mana, or a mix of both.
Balefire Liege is categorized as a Creature — Spirit Horror in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It has a power of 2 and a toughness of 4.
This card is part of the Eventide expansion, released in 2008. It is the 132nd card in the set and carries the set code EVE.
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