"Inner-Flame Igniter" is a 2/2 red elemental warrior printed as a rare for the Magic the Gathering expansion set known as "Lorwyn." This is one of the cards in the Lorwyn set that does not really encourage players to build around a specific theme of creatures. But, players are encouraged to build aggressive decks with Inner-Flame Igniter. It has the ability that is a must have for just about any aggressive deck. If you are playing aggressively with red cards, you could find use out of the Inner-Flame Igniter.

The converted mana cost for the Inner-Flame Igniter is three. You will need one red mana and two colorless mana to bring Inner-Flame Igniter from your hand and onto the battlefield. For what Inner-Flame igniter can do, the converted mana cost seems to be worth it for the most part.

What does Inner-Flame Igniter do in the first place?

By paying one red mana and two colorless mana, your creatures get +1/+0 until the end of the turn. You do not have to tap Inner-Flame Igniter to use this ability. You can do this as many times as you want provided that you have the mana to spend. In that case, make sure you got a good sense of mana acceleration. If you do this up to three times, creatures you control get First Strike until the end of the turn.

First Strike is a good ability for creatures. If they are blocked, those creatures deal damage first. If the defending creatures get killed in the process, they do not get to deal damage back to your creatures. For aggressive players, First Strike is a very invaluable ability to have. You can decimate an opponent's defenses with First Strike.

If you have powerful creatures that have Trample, then being able to give them First Strike is a good ability. Not only will they be able to deliver First Strike damage to an opponent, they will be able to deliver Trample damage and still survive.

Should you have the mana by the next turn, you can repeat the process. In the next few turns provided that Inner-Flame Igniter is still alive, you would have dealt a devastating blow to your opponent. Because of this one ability combined with powerful creatures, Inner-Flame Igniter is great for any sort of red aggressive deck.

Overall, Inner-Flame Igniter is good for a red aggressive deck or a red shock and burn deck. As long as you are playing aggressively, you will make very good use out of the Inner-Flame Igniter. Remember to play aggressively and show your opponents no mercy when Inner-Flame Igniter is on the battlefield.

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