Flame of Anor (LTR)

Flame of Anor
Casting Cost: {1}{U}{R}
Card Type: Instant
Card Text:
Choose one. If you control a Wizard as you cast this spell, you may choose two instead.

• Target player draws two cards.
• Destroy target artifact.
• Flame of Anor deals 5 damage to target creature.
  Flavour Text:
  "There was a ringing clash and a stab of white fire, and the Balrog fell back."
  Artist: Yigit Koroglu

Card Strengths and Weaknesses:

• Strengths:
  • High level of versatility.
  • Ability to combine two different modes if you control a Wizard.
  • Combines well with Izzet (Blue-Red) themes, which often include Wizards.
  • Efficient use of mana for each of the modes.
• Weaknesses:
  • Requires a Wizard for maximum impact.
  • None of the modes affect the board in a very large way on their own.

Deck Utility:

• Control Decks: Provides card draw, creature removal, and the ability to handle problematic artifacts, making it an excellent fit in control decks.

• Tempo Decks: A versatile tool that can help maintain the tempo of the game by drawing cards or removing threats.

• Izzet or Wizard-themed Decks: Especially strong here, where you can often activate both modes.

• Limited: This card would be a high pick in limited, providing a lot of utility and flexibility.

Flame of Anor is a card that can find a home in a variety of decks thanks to its high versatility. It can be a removal spell, a card advantage tool, or a way to deal with artifacts—all for a very efficient mana cost. In Izzet or Wizard-themed decks, it becomes especially potent as it allows the caster to choose two options instead of one. Overall, its utility makes it a strong choice in a range of deck archetypes.