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Spontaneous Combustion
TMP · Tempest #273 · Uncommon · released 1997-10-14
{1}{B}{R}
Instant
As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Spontaneous Combustion deals 3 damage to each creature.
"Heat of battle" is usually a metaphor.
Spontaneous Combustion is an uncommon black-red instant from Tempest (1997). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1997 to 2014. Recent market prices range from $0.08 to $0.46 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Spontaneous Combustion in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.08 to $0.46 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Conspiracy at $0.08.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest This page | 273 | Uncommon | $0.31 | — |
| Conspiracy | 194 | Uncommon | $0.08 | $0.46 |
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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 Spontaneous Combustion legal in Commander?
Yes — Spontaneous Combustion is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Spontaneous Combustion legal in?
Spontaneous Combustion is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Spontaneous Combustion been printed?
Spontaneous Combustion has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1997 to 2014.
What is the cheapest printing of Spontaneous Combustion?
The cheapest printing is Conspiracy (#194) at about $0.08.
Who illustrated Spontaneous Combustion?
This printing of Spontaneous Combustion was illustrated by Doug Chaffee.