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Scorching Dragonfire
M21 · Core Set 2021 #158 · Common · released 2020-07-03
{1}{R}
Instant
Scorching Dragonfire deals 3 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead.
As the blaze raced toward her, Syr Ameril closed her eyes and pictured Castle Ardenvale so her last thoughts would be of home.
Scorching Dragonfire is a common red instant from Core Set 2021 (2020). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2019 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.08 to $0.31 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.26
USD Foil$0.28
Format legality
Where you can play Scorching Dragonfire in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $0.08 to $0.31 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Throne of Eldraine at $0.08.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throne of Eldraine | 139 | Common | $0.08 | $0.31 |
| Core Set 2021 This page | 158 | Common | $0.23 | $0.28 |
| Jumpstart Arena Exclusives | 139 | Common | — | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 596 | Common | $0.19 | — |
| Duskmourn: House of Horror | 156 | Common | $0.13 | $0.21 |
| Foundations | 545 | Common | $0.19 | — |
More from Core Set 2021
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2024-09-20Scorching Dragonfire's replacement effect will exile the target creature or planeswalker if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage.
- 2020-06-23Scorching Dragonfire's replacement effect will exile the target creature or planeswalker if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage.
- 2019-10-04Scorching Dragonfire's replacement effect will exile the target creature or planeswalker if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage. It applies to the target creature or planeswalker even if Scorching Dragonfire deals no damage to it (most likely due to a prevention effect).
Frequently asked questions
Is Scorching Dragonfire legal in Commander?
Yes — Scorching Dragonfire is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Scorching Dragonfire legal in?
Scorching Dragonfire is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Scorching Dragonfire been printed?
Scorching Dragonfire has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2019 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Scorching Dragonfire?
The cheapest printing is Throne of Eldraine (#139) at about $0.08.
Who illustrated Scorching Dragonfire?
This printing of Scorching Dragonfire was illustrated by Eric Velhagen.