Torch
| Name | Torch |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell |
| Description | Deal damage to a damaged minion. Return this to hand with any excess damage. |
| Flavor | Make sure you always wear your iron gauntlets before handling your cooked veggies. |
| Artist | Jason Kang |
| Set | CATACLYSM #123164 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Torch
Torch, Spell, designed by Jason Kang first released in Mar, 2026 in the set CATACLYSM.
A card like **Torch** (1 mana Warrior spell: “Deal damage to a damaged minion. Return this to hand with any excess damage.”) would best fit in a **control or enrage-style Warrior deck** that can reliably ping or pre-damage minions (using cards like Whirlwind effects) to activate its condition, letting you repeatedly chip down boards while potentially generating value if excess damage allows it to bounce back. However, compared to established Warrior removal like **Execute** (which cleanly destroys a damaged minion for 1 mana) or efficient standalone removal such as **Shield Slam** or even neutral tools, Torch is likely weaker because it requires setup, doesn’t guarantee a kill, and only returns to hand situationally rather than providing hard removal. In most competitive contexts, **Execute would be strictly better** for single-target removal, making Torch unlikely to see serious play unless part of a niche synergy deck built around damage manipulation or spell recursion.
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What type of card is Torch?
Torch is a Spell card in Hearthstone HS.
What does Torch do?
Deal damage to a damaged minion. Return this to hand with any excess damage.
What set is Torch from?
Torch was first released in the set CATACLYSM, illustrated by Jason Kang.
Is Torch legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Torch can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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