The mana value of a split card is the total cost of both sides, so this has a mana value of four
Why not just throw some chaos in there and be done with it
Like most Magic: The Gathering cards, the value of Fireball depends on a few consistent factors: its rarity, the printing and finish (regular or foil), its physical condition, and the set it was printed in (Collectors' Edition)
While there is plenty to be said about the card as a part of a strong library manipulation package that brings forth many of the same lessons as Gaeas Blessing, perhaps more important to me was an entirely other lesson: Life is a true resource in the game, just like card advantage and tempo
In Historic, youll play with the rebalanced version, while in formats like Pioneer and Timeless, you play with the original card
Noxious Gearhulk and Patron of the Vein fulfill similar roles, and are much stronger cards, providing decent damage, evasion, and secondary effects