Firebrand Archer (FDN #196)

Firebrand Archer is a common printing from Foundations (FDN #196), a Creature — Human Archer. Illustrated by John Stanko.
Card text
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature deals 1 damage to each opponent.
A word of vengeance, and her arrows awaken in flame.
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Human Archer |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 1 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Foundations (FDN) |
| Collector number | 196 |
| Artist | John Stanko |
| Released | 2024-11-15 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.34, foil $0.36 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- July 14, 2017 — Firebrand Archer’s ability will resolve before the spell that caused it to trigger. The ability will resolve even if that spell is countered.
- July 14, 2017 — In a Two-Headed Giant game, Firebrand Archer’s ability causes it to deal a total of 2 damage to the opposing team.
Decks that play it
Decks built with the MTGBrew AI Deck Builder that include Firebrand Archer:
- Krenko, Mob Boss — Aggro Commander Deck — Commander · Commander: Krenko, Mob Boss
