Flamewake Phoenix — Ash and Ambition
Flamewake Phoenix is a compact, aggressive threat from Foundations that complements token boards and big beaters alike. At {1}{R}{R} it comes with flying and haste and forces pressure by attacking every combat if able, which makes it a reliable early flier and an efficient one card clock. The card reads cleanly for decks that want a recurring aerial attacker and it pairs naturally with creatures that grow your board or beef up power totals.
The Phoenix rewards board development. At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control a creature with power 4 or greater, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. That triggered return gives you a built in roadmap for recursion and tempo plays while staying concise in play patterns and synergy lines. Add this English Rare in Light Play to any aggressive red shell or midrange list looking for repeatable flying pressure and straightforward utility. Pick it up and slot it into your list to test those combat step turns.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{R}{R}
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Card Type – Creature
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Subtypes – Phoenix
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, haste
This creature attacks each combat if able.
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control a creature with power 4 or greater, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
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Power / Toughness – 2/2
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Rarity – Rare
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Set – Foundations
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Language – English
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Condition – Light Play
