Firebrand Archer

Foundations #196

Firebrand Archer - Foundations

Type: Creature — Human Archer

Mana cost: {1}{R}

Card text: Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.

P/T: 2/1

Rarity: common

Artist: John Stanko

"A word of vengeance, and her arrows awaken in flame."

Released: November 15, 2024

Prices

$0.27 USD · $0.35 USD (Foil) · €0.16 EUR

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Format Legality

FormatLegality
Standard✓ Legal
Pioneer✓ Legal
Modern✓ Legal
Legacy✓ Legal
Commander✓ Legal
Vintage✓ Legal
Pauper✓ Legal
Oathbreaker✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

Best cards to pair with Firebrand Archer in Foundations limited

common

Burst Lightning
Burst Lightning
Instant

Burst Lightning triggers Firebrand Archer to deal 1 damage to each opponent while also removing a creature, providing efficient two-for-one value.

 Incinerating Blast
Incinerating Blast
Sorcery

Incinerating Blast triggers Firebrand Archer for 1 damage to each opponent while dealing 6 to a creature, and the card draw helps maintain resources.

 Sure Strike
Sure Strike
Instant

Sure Strike triggers Firebrand Archer for 1 damage to each opponent while pumping a creature for combat, creating additional reach damage in aggressive decks.

uncommon

Heartfire Immolator
Heartfire Immolator
Creature — Human Wizard

Both trigger from noncreature spells, with Heartfire Immolator getting prowess and Firebrand Archer dealing damage, creating a powerful spells-matter engine.

mythic

Chandra, Flameshaper
Chandra, Flameshaper
Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra

Chandra exiles and casts spells for free, triggering Firebrand Archer multiple times per turn for significant damage while generating card advantage.

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