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Firestorm PhoenixHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Masters Edition III· September 7, 2009
Carte Magic Firestorm Phoenix

Firestorm Phoenix is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Flying If this creature would die, return it to its owner's hand instead. Until that player's next turn, that player plays with that card revealed in their hand and can't play it.

How it works : Firestorm Phoenix

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    The Firestorm Phoenix you return to your hand is tracked by its ability. As long as it remains in your hand, that particular card can’t be played before your next turn begins, but a different Firestorm Phoenix in your hand can.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    It may not be cast again until your next turn, but it can be put onto the battlefield by other effects.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

  3. #3· Wizards of the Coast

    The “rebirth” is a replacement effect.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Firestorm Phoenix
+Phyrexian Altar
+Sneak Attack
#1

Firestorm Phoenix + Phyrexian Altar + Sneak Attack

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Sneak Attack by paying {R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  4. 4Repeat.
Firestorm Phoenix
+Thermopod
+Sneak Attack
#2

Firestorm Phoenix + Thermopod + Sneak Attack

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Sneak Attack by paying {R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  4. 4Repeat.
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+Firestorm Phoenix
+Thermopod
#3

Zirda, the Dawnwaker + Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded + Firestorm Phoenix + Thermopod

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Purphoros by paying {R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  4. 4Repeat.
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+Firestorm Phoenix
+Thermopod
+Biomancer's Familiar
#4

Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded + Firestorm Phoenix + Thermopod + Biomancer's Familiar

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Purphoros by paying {R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  4. 4Repeat.
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+Firestorm Phoenix
+Thermopod
+Mana Echoes
#5

Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded + Firestorm Phoenix + Thermopod + Mana Echoes

Infinite colorless manaInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Purphoros by paying {2}{R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2When Firestorm Phoenix enters the battlefield, Mana Echoes triggers, adding at least {C}{C}.
  3. 3Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  4. 4Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  5. 5Repeat.
  6. 6If there are at least two other Phoenixs on the battlefield, this combo will produce infinite colorless mana.
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+Firestorm Phoenix
+Phyrexian Altar
+Training Grounds
#6

Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded + Firestorm Phoenix + Phyrexian Altar + Training Grounds

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Purphoros by paying {R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  4. 4Repeat.
Firestorm Phoenix
+Phyrexian Altar
+Elvish Piper
+Intruder Alarm
#7

Firestorm Phoenix + Phyrexian Altar + Elvish Piper + Intruder Alarm

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTBInfinite mana creatures you control can produceInfinite untap of creatures
  1. 1Activate Elvish Piper by paying {G} and tapping it, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2When Firestorm Phoenix enters the battlefield, Intruder Alarm triggers, untapping all creatures.
  3. 3Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {G}.
  4. 4Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  5. 5Repeat.
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+Firestorm Phoenix
+Thermopod
+Training Grounds
#8

Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded + Firestorm Phoenix + Thermopod + Training Grounds

Infinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Purphoros by paying {R}, putting Firestorm Phoenix onto the battlefield from your hand.
  2. 2Activate Thermopod's second ability by sacrificing Firestorm Phoenix, adding {R}.
  3. 3Firestorm Phoenix is returned to your hand instead of being put into your graveyard.
  4. 4Repeat.
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