Twinflame Tyrant — Magic: The Gathering card

Twinflame Tyrant

{3}{R}{R}
Creature — Dragon

Flying

If a source you control would deal damage to an opponent or a permanent an opponent controls, it deals double that damage instead.

*"Job only paid enough for one head. I'm out."

—Peren, veteran mercenary*

Power/Toughness: 3/5

Set Foundations
Rarity Mythic Rare
Mana Value 5
Artist Xabi Gaztelua
Collector # 97
Scryfall

Why Play Twinflame Tyrant

Aggressive red decks and midrange strategies benefit enormously from the damage-doubling effect, turning modest burn spells and creature attacks into devastating threats. The 5-mana cost positions it perfectly as a top-end finisher that immediately threatens 10 damage in the air while amplifying your entire damage suite. Deploy it when you have follow-up burn or when the board state allows you to pressure opponents who can't immediately answer a flying threat.

Format Notes

Commander sees the most play for Twinflame Tyrant, where the multiplayer format and higher life totals make the damage doubling most impactful across longer games. Modern burn and midrange decks occasionally adopt it as a powerful finisher, though the five-mana cost competes with other options. Standard and Pioneer effectiveness depends heavily on the removal suite and aggressive meta, but it consistently performs well when protection or haste enablers are available.

Combos & Synergies

Lightning Bolt becomes a 6-damage spell under Twinflame Tyrant, making burn packages exponentially more lethal. Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer and other aggressive creatures suddenly threaten massive damage while maintaining board pressure. Cards like Sneak Attack or Kaalia of the Vast help cheat the Dragon into play early, immediately threatening opponents who built their strategy around the normal damage math.

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Creature Flying Standard Modern Pioneer