The Blazing Torch (#197) from the 2009 Zendikar set is a distinctive foil Magic: The Gathering equipment card designed to enhance creature strategy.
Blazing Torch
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar
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Description
The Blazing Torch (card number 197) stands out within the 2009 Zendikar expansion as a functional and collectible Artifact Equipment card. Designed for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this foil finish adds visual appeal to the card while maintaining its strategic utility on the table. Strategically, the card offers versatile protection and damage potential. When attached to a creature, it prevents that creature from being blocked by Vampires or Zombies, providing a significant tactical advantage in specific matchups. Additionally, players can activate its ability to sacrifice the equipment in order to deal two damage to any target, making it a flexible tool for both defense and offense. The one-mana cost makes it accessible early in the game, allowing for quick deployment. For collectors of Magic: The Gathering, the Blazing Torch represents a tangible piece of the Zendikar era. The foil variant, illustrated by Vance Kovacs, is particularly noted for its shimmering finish, which complements the card's artifact nature. Whether you are building a collection focused on equipment artifacts or completing the Zendikar set, this card serves as an essential component. Its enduring design and gameplay mechanics ensure it remains a relevant and desirable item for enthusiasts of the trading card game.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Blazing Torch
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Vance Kovacs
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}
Artifact — Equipment
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Equipped creature can't be blocked by Vampires or Zombies. Equipped creature has "{T}, Sacrifice Blazing Torch: Blazing Torch deals 2 damage to any target." Equip {1} ({1}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)
