The Lorwyn expansion Consuming Bonfire (#161) is a red Kindred Sorcery card from the 2007 Magic: The Gathering release, featuring a dual-targeting effect for Elementals and Treefolk.
Consuming Bonfire
2007 • Magic: The Gathering • Lorwyn
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Consuming Bonfire is a red card from the 2007 Lorwyn set in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released as card number 161 with the set code LRW, this common rarity card is designed by artist Randy Gallegos. It belongs to the Kindred Sorcery subtype with the Elemental type line, requiring a mana cost of three generic and two red mana to cast. The card offers a strategic choice for players controlling the red color identity. When played, the caster selects one of two distinct effects: either dealing four damage to any target non-Elemental creature, or dealing seven damage specifically to a target Treefolk creature. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool for early-game board control. The flavor text, attributed to Vessifrus, a flamekin demagogue, adds narrative depth by highlighting the conflict between the flamekin and the Treefolk. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek this card to complete their Lorwyn set or as a thematic piece for decks focused on the Kindred mechanics. Its straightforward design and functional gameplay remain relevant for collectors who appreciate the distinct era of the game's history.
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Consuming Bonfire
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Randy Gallegos
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English
{3}{R}{R}
Kindred Sorcery — Elemental
R
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Choose one — • Consuming Bonfire deals 4 damage to target non-Elemental creature. • Consuming Bonfire deals 7 damage to target Treefolk creature.
"The elves use treefolk to drive us away. It is time to remove their tools." —Vessifrus, flamekin demagogue