Fiery Hellhound

Description

The Fiery Hellhound, designated as card number 130 in the Magic 2012 expansion, is a 2011 Common creature card that appeals to Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts for its straightforward design and utility. Illustrated by Ted Galaday, this card features the type line Creature — Elemental Dog and costs {1}{R}{R} to cast, resulting in a mana value of 3. It enters the battlefield with 2 power and 2 toughness, establishing a baseline presence on the board for red mana players. The card’s primary mechanical value lies in its activated ability, which allows the controller to pay {R} to give the Fiery Hellhound +1/+0 until end of turn. This flexibility enables players to adjust the creature’s combat power dynamically, making it useful for trading blocks or finishing off opponents with low life totals. While it lacks keyword abilities, its simple rules text makes it an accessible addition to casual and constructed decks. The flavor text, "There's nothing more exciting than a game of fetch the still-beating heart," adds a thematic layer to the Elemental Dog identity, enhancing the card's appeal for lore-focused collectors. Whether building a complete set or looking for specific creature types, the Fiery Hellhound is a staple of the M12 core set. The card’s status as a Common rarity ensures it is widely available, yet it remains a sought-after piece for those completing the Magic 2012 checklist. Its combination of Ted Galaday’s art and functional gameplay mechanics makes it a enduring part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game landscape.