Scent of Cinder

Description

The Scent of Cinder stands as a unique promotional release within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem, originating from the 1999 Media and Collaboration Promos series. Designed by artist Carl Critchlow, this card carries the catalog identifier 1999-1 and serves as a notable piece for enthusiasts of the game’s early promotional history. Classified as a Common rarity with the set code PMEI, the card features a mana cost of {1}{R} and functions as a Sorcery with a mana value of 2. Mechanically, Scent of Cinder offers a strategic option for red-aligned decks. Players can reveal any number of red cards from their hand to determine the amount of damage dealt to any target, with the value X equaling the number of cards revealed. This interaction highlights the creative card design typical of Magic: The Gathering’s promotional offerings during the late 1990s. Collectors often seek out cards from the Media and Collaboration Promos set due to their limited distribution and specific historical context within the brand's evolution. Adding Scent of Cinder to your collection provides a tangible connection to this era of trading card game development, appealing to those who appreciate both the gameplay utility and the artistic contributions of Carl Critchlow.