Magic: The Gathering

Young Pyromancer

Foundations Jumpstart 618 • uncommon

Set: Foundations Jumpstart
Collector number: 618
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Cynthia Sheppard
Market price: $0.35

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$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Aug 9, 2026$0.21 – $0.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

First printed in Magic: The Gathering's Magic 2014 core set, Young Pyromancer has become a staple of red-aligned spellcasting decks across multiple formats. Its ability to create elemental tokens whenever you cast an instant or sorcery makes it a highly efficient threat that rewards players for building synergy-focused strategies.

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Card face

What it does

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, create a 1/1 red Elemental creature token.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Young Pyromancer first appeared in the Magic: The Gathering Magic 2014 core set, designed as an uncommon creature that rewards players for casting noncreature spells by generating elemental tokens. Its mechanics bridge the gap between aggressive combat and spell-heavy strategies, making it a perennial favorite in formats like Modern and Legacy where low-cost, high-impact spells are prevalent. The card's enduring popularity is rooted in its efficiency, as it consistently creates board presence in decks built around instant and sorcery synergy.

This specific iteration from the Foundations Jumpstart set, featuring collector number 618, showcases the art of Cynthia Sheppard. Sheppard, a veteran Magic artist, emphasizes the character’s volatile essence, utilizing a dynamic pose and vibrant color palette to highlight the pyromantic energy being unleashed. The card’s design and illustrative style reflect a refined approach to the character’s legacy, aiming to provide a visually striking and functional piece that honors the card’s long-standing mechanical identity within the game.

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