The Tempest Efreet from Magic: The Gathering's Fourth Edition. This 1995 rare card (#225) is a staple for collectors of vintage TCG history.
Tempest Efreet
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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The Tempest Efreet, designated as card number 225, stands as a distinct artifact within the 1995 Fourth Edition of Magic: The Gathering. As a red creature of the Efreet subtype, this card captures the strategic depth and high-stakes tension that defined the game's early years. Collectors often seek this piece not just for its rarity status, but for its intricate and punishing gameplay mechanics that force opponents into difficult decisions. Designed by NéNé Thomas, the Tempest Efreet represents a pivotal moment in TCG design history. Its ability to trade ownership of cards and life totals creates dramatic board states that remain memorable for veteran players. For investors and historians of the hobby, owning a copy of this Fourth Edition release provides a tangible connection to the foundational era of collectible card games. Whether you are building a vintage collection or studying the evolution of card design, the Tempest Efreet offers a compelling focal point for your portfolio.
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Tempest Efreet
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
NéNé Thomas
Card Stock
English
{1}{R}{R}{R}
Creature — Efreet
3 / 3
R
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Remove this card from your deck before playing if you're not playing for ante. {T}, Sacrifice this creature: Target opponent may pay 10 life. If that player doesn't, they reveal a card at random from their hand. Exchange ownership of the revealed card and Tempest Efreet. Put the revealed card into your hand and Tempest Efreet from anywhere into that player's graveyard. This change in ownership is permanent.