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Searing Blood
EA1 · Explorer Anthology 1 #9 · Uncommon · released 2022-07-28
{R}{R}
Instant
Searing Blood deals 2 damage to target creature. When that creature dies this turn, Searing Blood deals 3 damage to the creature's controller.
Purphoros's blessing: sometimes a boon, sometimes a bane. Always ablaze.
Searing Blood is an uncommon red instant from Explorer Anthology 1 (2022). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2014 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $5.18 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
Format legality
Where you can play Searing Blood in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.24 to $5.18 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Born of the Gods at $0.24.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born of the Gods | 111 | Uncommon | $0.24 | $5.18 |
| Pioneer Challenger Decks 2021 | 7 | Uncommon | $0.27 | — |
| Explorer Anthology 1 This page | 9 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal | 35 | Mythic | $0.57 | $1.43 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2014-02-01If the target creature dies that turn, Searing Blood will deal 3 damage to whoever controls the creature when it dies, who isn't necessarily the player who controlled it when Searing Blood resolved. It doesn't matter what causes the creature to die.
Frequently asked questions
Is Searing Blood legal in Commander?
Yes — Searing Blood is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Searing Blood legal in?
Searing Blood is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Searing Blood been printed?
Searing Blood has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2014 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Searing Blood?
The cheapest printing is Born of the Gods (#111) at about $0.24.
Who illustrated Searing Blood?
This printing of Searing Blood was illustrated by Daniel Ljunggren.