Wildfire Eternal

Creature — Zombie Jackal Cleric

Illustrated by Magali Villeneuve

F

EDHREC Rank #16,702

Afflict 4 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 4 life.) Whenever this creature attacks and isn't blocked, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost.

Rulings (8)

If a creature is attacking a planeswalker, that planeswalker's controller is the defending player. If a creature is attacking a battle, that battle's protector is the defending player.

Jul 28, 2023

If you cast a card "without paying its mana cost," you can't pay any alternative costs. You can, however, pay additional costs. If the card has any mandatory additional costs, such as that of Tormenting Voice, those must be paid to cast the card.

Jul 14, 2017

Afflict causes the defending player to lose life; it's not damage or combat damage.

Jul 14, 2017