Updated for Data 2026-03-17Early Access — numbers may shift with patches.

Brightest Flame

Colorless · Skill · Ancient · 0 cost

Base

Brightest Flame

Upgraded

Brightest Flame+

Card text

Gain 2 Energy. Draw 2 cards. Lose 1 Max HP.

Brightest Flame+

Gain 3 Energy. Draw 3 cards. Lose 1 Max HP.

Build context

Colorless cards splash into every class. Browse the Colorless card pool and pair it with any class build hub for archetypes that want it.

Related cards

Brightest Flame FAQ

Should I upgrade Brightest Flame in Slay the Spire 2?
Compare the upgraded text: Gain 3 Energy. Draw 3 cards. Lose 1 Max HP.. If the upgrade lowers cost, adds damage/block, or enables a combo piece, it is usually high priority.
What builds use Brightest Flame?
Brightest Flame is tagged as a Colorless card. Colorless cards can be picked by any class.
What character uses Brightest Flame?
Brightest Flame is tagged as a Colorless card. Colorless cards can be picked by any class.

Patch history

SpireForge snapshots card text from Untapped exports dated 2026-03-17. When Mega Crit ships a balance patch, we re-run the scraper and refresh every affected URL—see /patches for the editorial log.