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Fireball
Oracle Text
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.
Card Details
Mana CostCharacter Background
Fireball is one of Magic’s most iconic closers, and in 30th Anniversary Edition it still embodies red mana’s direct, explosive philosophy: convert resources into immediate damage and end the game on your terms. In practice, it best supports control and midrange decks that can survive to accumulate mana, then turn a single big draw into a lethal burst or a table-clearing reset. Because it scales with X and can hit multiple targets, it rewards careful sequencing: if you need efficiency, aim large amounts at one target, while spreading damage only when finishing off multiple small creatures or players is worth the extra {1} per additional target. A strong deckbuilding tip is to pair it with mana acceleration like rituals, treasure producers, or big-ramp artifacts so it becomes a genuine finisher rather than a late-game desperation play. Fireball also shines after board stalls, where its flexibility can break parity and convert mana advantage into victory.
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Character Background
Fireball is one of Magic’s most iconic closers, and in 30th Anniversary Edition it still embodies red mana’s direct, explosive philosophy: convert resources into immediate damage and end the game on your terms. In practice, it best supports control and midrange decks that can survive to accumulate mana, then turn a single big draw into a lethal burst or a table-clearing reset. Because it scales with X and can hit multiple targets, it rewards careful sequencing: if you need efficiency, aim large amounts at one target, while spreading damage only when finishing off multiple small creatures or players is worth the extra {1} per additional target. A strong deckbuilding tip is to pair it with mana acceleration like rituals, treasure producers, or big-ramp artifacts so it becomes a genuine finisher rather than a late-game desperation play. Fireball also shines after board stalls, where its flexibility can break parity and convert mana advantage into victory.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-21 16:20:43 UTC