Soul's Fire

Description

Soul's Fire is a red Instant card from the 2008 Magic: The Gathering expansion, Shards of Alara. Identified as card number 115 in the set, it serves as a foundational spell for players seeking direct damage solutions. The card requires a mana cost of two generic mana and one red mana, resulting in a mana value of three. The primary effect allows the player to choose a creature they control and have it deal damage to any target. The amount of damage dealt is equal to that creature's power. This mechanic provides tactical flexibility, allowing commanders to leverage their most potent attackers for removal or finishing blows against opponents or opposing creatures. The flavor text, "An avatar he sculpts of anger and flame," hints at the card's thematic connection to the plane of Alara and its elemental forces. Art by Wayne Reynolds, this common rarity card is part of the ALA set code collection. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek specific cards from Shards of Alara to complete their base set or to acquire cards with distinct artistic styles and gameplay mechanics. Soul's Fire remains a recognizable piece of the franchise's history, appealing to both nostalgic collectors and those interested in the strategic depth of the trading card game. Its straightforward design and utility make it a staple reference for understanding the red mana philosophy of the era.