Quick Answer

Burden of Proof is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from MKM (MKM) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Burden of Proof MTG card

Burden of Proof

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 as long as it's a Detective you control. Otherwise, it has base power and toughness 1/1 and can't block Detectives.

"You must have known all those lies would catch up to you eventually."

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 MKM MKM 🎨 Deruchenko Alexander
Enchant Flash

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.03
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€0.08
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burden of Proof? Basics

Burden of Proof is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 as long as it's a Detective you control. Otherwise, it has base power and toughness 1/1 and can't block Detectives."

How much mana does Burden of Proof cost to cast? Basics

Burden of Proof has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Burden of Proof's mana cost of {1}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Burden of Proof has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Burden of Proof's current oracle text is: "Flash Enchant creature Enchanted creature gets +2/+2 as long as it's a Detective you control. Otherwise, it has base power and toughness 1/1 and can't block Detectives."

What is the current price of Burden of Proof? Pricing

The current market price for Burden of Proof is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Burden of Proof? Pricing

You can purchase Burden of Proof from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Burden of Proof normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.07

Is Burden of Proof legal in Standard? Legality

Burden of Proof is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Burden of Proof legal in Modern? Legality

Burden of Proof is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Burden of Proof legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Burden of Proof is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Burden of Proof legal in Pioneer? Legality

Burden of Proof is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Burden of Proof legal in Legacy? Legality

Burden of Proof is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Burden of Proof legal in Vintage? Legality

Burden of Proof is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Burden of Proof legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Burden of Proof in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Burden of Proof from? Details

This printing of Burden of Proof is from MKM (MKM), with collector number 42.

Burden of Proof may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Burden of Proof's rarity? Details

Burden of Proof is a uncommon card in MKM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Burden of Proof? Details

Burden of Proof was illustrated by Deruchenko Alexander.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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