MagicZendikar
Punishing Fire — Zendikar #142
Punishing Fire is an uncommon Instant from Zendikar (2009), collector number 142, illustrated by Christopher Moeller.
Punishing Fire price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Set
- Zendikar
- Number
- 142
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {1}{R}
- Colour
- Red
- Illustrator
- Christopher Moeller
- Released
- 2 October 2009
What Punishing Fire does
Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target.
Whenever an opponent gains life, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
Format legality
Other printings of Punishing Fire
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDG-66 |  Punishing Fire Instant | The List 2024 | Uncommon | €0.22 |
| 131 |  Punishing Fire Instant | Commander 2011 2011 | Uncommon | €0.32 |
| 66 |  Punishing Fire Instant | Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons 2011 | Uncommon | €0.31 |
All 4 Punishing Fire printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Punishing Fire from Zendikar worth?
About €0.35 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €5.38 in foil. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.
How many printings of Punishing Fire are there?
4 English paper printings, from Duel Decks: Knights vs. Dragons to Zendikar. The cheapest right now is the The List printing.
Is Punishing Fire legal in Commander?
Yes, it is legal in Commander.
Who illustrated Punishing Fire (Zendikar)?
Christopher Moeller.
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