The 2002 Torment expansion Flash of Defiance foil card is a red sorcery featuring the flashback mechanic, allowing players to cast it from the graveyard.
Flash of Defiance
2002 • Magic: The Gathering • Torment
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Description
Printed with a premium foil finish, this card offers collectors a distinctive aesthetic that contrasts with the standard non-foil base versions found in the same set. The artwork by Carl Critchlow complements the card's aggressive nature, making it a visually striking addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. From a gameplay perspective, Flash of Defiance allows all green and white creatures to be unable to block during the turn it is cast. Its defining feature is the flashback cost of one red mana and three life, enabling players to cast the spell from their graveyard. This mechanic adds strategic depth, allowing for unexpected interactions and resource management during extended games. Collectors often seek out foil versions of such functional cards because they represent the high-end print runs of the era, appealing to both players who appreciate the utility and investors who value the finish. The Torment set remains a significant part of Magic history, and finding specific cards like Flash of Defiance in foil condition is a common goal for serious completists. Whether you are building a themed deck or focusing on the aesthetic appeal of foil prints, this card from the early 2000s remains a notable piece of Magic lore and design.
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Card Details
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Featured
Flash of Defiance
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Carl Critchlow
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{R}
Sorcery
R
Card Text
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Green creatures and white creatures can't block this turn. Flashback—{1}{R}, Pay 3 life. (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)






