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Punishing Fire deals 2 damage to any target. Whenever an opponent gains life, you may pay {R}. If you do, return this card from your graveyard to your hand.
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Punishing Fire (ZEN-142, Uncommon) is a red instant from Zendikar that deals 2 damage to any target. It has a triggered ability that lets you pay {R} whenever an opponent gains life to return Punishing Fire from your graveyard to your hand. This recurrence makes it a useful low-cost ping and a persistent threat in decks that expect opponents to gain life or can repeatedly trigger life-gain events.
Catalog pricing data as of 5 May 2026, 09:19
