# Flametongue Kavu Flametongue Kavu represents a pivotal moment in Magic's design history as one of the format's most efficient creature removal spells. The card's ability to deal damage while leaving behind a body made it a staple across multiple formats and decades. Collectors appreciate it primarily as a functional reprint milestone rather than for rarity or scarcity. The Planechase version holds modest appeal since the set itself wasn't heavily collected compared to standard releases. Most interest centers on earlier printings from Planeshift, where the card first appeared. The uncommon rarity across printings means copies are readily available, making this more about historical significance than investment potential for serious collectors.