Gempalm Incinerator

Strategy & Gameplay

This exceptional red creature from Dominaria Remastered offers incredible utility as both a flexible cycling outlet and a powerful damage source in goblin-focused strategies. As a two-mana 2/1 goblin with cycling, Gempalm Incinerator provides multiple layers of value that appeal to players in various formats and deck archetypes. The cycling cost of one generic and one red mana allows you to discard the card when you need additional draws, which is invaluable in longer games or when you're stuck with unwanted cards in your hand. The true power emerges when you combine cycling with the damage trigger: whenever you cycle Gempalm Incinerator, you may have it deal X damage to target creature, where X equals the number of goblins currently on the battlefield. This creates a potent synergy in goblin-heavy decks, where you might have multiple goblin tokens or creatures already in play. In constructed formats like Legacy, Vintage, and Commander, Gempalm Incinerator serves as both creature removal and card draw in the same package, making it exceptional in goblin token strategies that generate multiple small creatures. The flexibility of the cycling mechanic means you're never forced to keep a dead card in hand, while the scalable damage potential rewards you for building around the goblin tribal theme. This card is legal across numerous formats including Historic, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, and more, making it accessible to players across different competitive and casual environments and appealing to anyone building aggressive red strategies.