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Skyfire PhoenixHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 4 min read· Commander 2019· August 23, 2019
Carte Magic Skyfire Phoenix

Skyfire 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, haste When you cast your commander, return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield.

How it works : Skyfire Phoenix

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    Skyfire Phoenix's triggered ability resolves before the commander spell that caused the ability to trigger. The ability resolves even if that commander spell is countered.

    No other card is named in this ruling.

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Popular combos

Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.

Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Runaway Steam-Kin
+Thermopod
#1

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Runaway Steam-Kin + Thermopod

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1If Runaway Steam-Kin has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, activate it by removing three +1/+1 counters from it, adding {R}{R}{R}.
  2. 2Activate Thermopod by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  3. 3Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {R}{R}.
  4. 4Skyfire Phoenix and Runaway Steam-Kin trigger.
  5. 5Resolve the Skyfire Phoenix trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  6. 6Resolve the Runaway Steam-Kin trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. 7Repeat.
Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Ruby Medallion
+Thermopod
#2

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Ruby Medallion + Thermopod

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Thermopod by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  2. 2Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {R}{R}.
  3. 3Skyfire Phoenix triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. 4Repeat.
Syrix, Carrier of the Flame
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Ashnod's Altar
+Pitiless Plunderer
#3

Syrix, Carrier of the Flame + Skyfire Phoenix + Ashnod's Altar + Pitiless Plunderer

Infinite colorless manaInfinite death triggersInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature LTB
  1. 1Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Syrix, adding {C}{C}.
  2. 2Choose not to move Syrix from your graveyard to the command zone.
  3. 3Syrix dies, triggering Pitiless Plunderer, creating a Treasure token.
  4. 4Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing Skyfire Phoenix, adding {C}{C}.
  5. 5Skyfire Phoenix dies, triggering Syrix and Pitiless Plunderer.
  6. 6Resolve the Pitiless Plunderer trigger, creating a Treasure token.
  7. 7Activate both Treasure tokens by tapping and sacrificing them, adding {B}{R}.
  8. 8Resolve the Syrix trigger, causing you to pay {2}{B}{R} to cast Syrix from your graveyard.
Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Phyrexian Altar
+Ruby Medallion
#4

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Phyrexian Altar + Ruby Medallion

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  2. 2Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {R}{R}.
  3. 3Skyfire Phoenix triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. 4Repeat.
Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Runaway Steam-Kin
+Phyrexian Altar
#5

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Runaway Steam-Kin + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1If Runaway Steam-Kin has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, activate it by removing three +1/+1 counters from it, adding {R}{R}{R}.
  2. 2Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  3. 3Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {R}{R}.
  4. 4Skyfire Phoenix and Runaway Steam-Kin trigger.
  5. 5Resolve the Skyfire Phoenix trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  6. 6Resolve the Runaway Steam-Kin trigger, putting a +1/+1 counter on it.
  7. 7Repeat.
Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
+Thermopod
#6

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty + Thermopod

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Thermopod by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  2. 2Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {1}{R}{R}.
  3. 3Skyfire Phoenix and Birgi trigger.
  4. 4Resolve the Birgi trigger, adding {R}.
  5. 5Resolve the Skyfire Phoenix trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  6. 6Repeat.
Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
+Phyrexian Altar
#7

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty + Phyrexian Altar

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Phyrexian Altar by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  2. 2Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {1}{R}{R}.
  3. 3Skyfire Phoenix and Birgi trigger.
  4. 4Resolve the Birgi trigger, adding {R}.
  5. 5Resolve the Skyfire Phoenix trigger, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  6. 6Repeat.
Squee, the Immortal
+Skyfire Phoenix
+Jhoira's Familiar
+Thermopod
#8

Squee, the Immortal + Skyfire Phoenix + Jhoira's Familiar + Thermopod

Infinite creature LTBInfinite creature ETBInfinite creature sacrifice triggersInfinite death triggers
  1. 1Activate Thermopod by sacrificing Squee and Skyfire Phoenix, adding {R}{R}.
  2. 2Cast Squee from your graveyard by paying {R}{R}.
  3. 3Skyfire Phoenix triggers, returning it from your graveyard to the battlefield.
  4. 4Repeat.
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Legal formats

legacyvintagecommanderoathbreakerduel
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