Firestorm Phoenix

four generic mana one red mana Creature — PhoenixPower and toughness3/2

Flying

If this creature would die, return it to its owner's hand instead. Until that player's next turn, that player plays with that card revealed in their hand and can't play it.

"The bird of wonder dies, the maiden phoenix,/ Her ashes new-create another heir/ As great in admiration as herself." —William Shakespeare, *King Henry the Eighth*

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Firestorm Phoenix rulings

2009-10-01
The Firestorm Phoenix you return to your hand is tracked by its ability. As long as it remains in your hand, that particular card can’t be played before your next turn begins, but a different Firestorm Phoenix in your hand can.
2004-10-04
It may not be cast again until your next turn, but it can be put onto the battlefield by other effects.
2004-10-04
The “rebirth” is a replacement effect.

Firestorm Phoenix keyword rules

Flying Rule 702.9

Flying is an evasion ability.

A creature with flying can’t be blocked except by creatures with flying and/or reach. A creature with flying can block a creature with or without flying. (See rule , “Declare Blockers Step,” and rule , “Reach.”)

Multiple instances of flying on the same creature are redundant.