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Burnt Offering
ICE · Ice Age #116 · Common · released 1995-06-03
{B}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Add X mana in any combination of {B} and/or {R}, where X is the sacrificed creature's mana value.
"My foes serve me twice: in dying, and in death."
—Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer
Burnt Offering is a common black instant from Ice Age (1995). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1995 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $1.50 to $18.98 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD$1.45
Format legality
Where you can play Burnt Offering in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $1.50 to $18.98 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ice Age at $1.50.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age This page | 116 | Common | $1.50 | — |
| Treasure Chest | 65833 | Common | — | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 7047 | Rare | $18.98 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2013-04-15You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
- 2013-04-15Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
Frequently asked questions
Is Burnt Offering legal in Commander?
Yes — Burnt Offering is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Burnt Offering legal in?
Burnt Offering is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Burnt Offering been printed?
Burnt Offering has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 1995 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Burnt Offering?
The cheapest printing is Ice Age (#116) at about $1.50.
Who illustrated Burnt Offering?
This printing of Burnt Offering was illustrated by Daniel Gelon.