The Fireball card from the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set, a pivotal release in Magic: The Gathering history featuring this iconic red sorcery.
1996 • Magic: The Gathering • Pro Tour Collector Set
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Released in 1996, the Pro Tour Collector Set (PTC) represents a significant milestone in the history of Magic: The Gathering. This release, gb192, features the classic sorcery Fireball, a card that has defined the red mana philosophy since the game's inception. The card retains its original common rarity status within the set, serving as a foundational piece for collectors interested in the early evolution of the format. The Pro Tour Collector Set was designed to commemorate the inaugural Pro Tour event, making each card within the collection a piece of gaming heritage. For enthusiasts of Magic: The Gathering, owning a card from this set offers a tangible connection to the competitive roots of the hobby. The Fireball card, with its {X}{R} mana cost, illustrates the strategic depth available to players during this era, allowing for versatile damage distribution across multiple targets. Collectors often seek out items from the Pro Tour Collector Set to complete their historical archives or to appreciate the design aesthetics of mid-90s trading card games. The card's enduring relevance in casual play and its status as a cultural icon make it a desirable item for those who value the legacy of Magic: The Gathering. Whether you are a long-time veteran or a new enthusiast, this card provides a direct link to the game's rich past. Explore our inventory to find this and other significant cards that have shaped the trading card game landscape.
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Featured
Fireball
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Mark Tedin
Card Stock
English
{X}{R}
Sorcery
R
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This spell costs {1} more to cast for each target beyond the first. Fireball deals X damage divided evenly, rounded down, among any number of targets.
FAQ
The Pro Tour Collector Set is a special subset released in 1996 to commemorate the first Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour. It contains reprints of popular cards from the game's early years, packaged in a unique collector-style box.
Fireball is a red sorcery that allows a player to deal X damage divided evenly among any number of targets. It costs {X}{R} to cast, making it a flexible spell for dealing damage to multiple opponents or creatures.
In the Pro Tour Collector Set, Fireball is printed with a common rarity. While it is not rare within this subset, cards from the 1996 Pro Tour Collector Set are generally considered valuable by collectors due to their historical significance.
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