Mana Flare is a rare Red enchantment from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition core set, identified by card number 249.
Mana Flare
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Fifth Edition
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Mana Flare #249 is a rare Red enchantment card from the 1997 Magic: The Gathering Fifth Edition core set. Designed by artist Christopher Rush, this card introduces a powerful mana acceleration effect that appeals to collectors of vintage TCG mechanics. The card’s ability allows players to generate an additional mana of any type whenever land mana is tapped, making it a strategic asset in deck construction. As a member of the Fifth Edition, Mana Flare benefits from the set’s widespread distribution and historical significance in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Collectors often seek this card to complete their Fifth Edition collections or to explore the game’s early design philosophy. The card’s straightforward rules text and iconic mana value make it a recognizable piece for enthusiasts of the format. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering library, adding Mana Flare provides insight into the game’s foundational rules and mana system. Whether used for casual play or studied as a piece of gaming history, this card remains a staple for collectors interested in the evolution of the trading card game.
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Mana Flare
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Christopher Rush
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Enchantment
R
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Whenever a player taps a land for mana, that player adds one mana of any type that land produced.