Quick Answer

Combustion Man is a uncommon Legendary Creature — Human Assassin from TLA (TLA) costing {3}{R}{R}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Combustion Man MTG card

Combustion Man

Legendary Creature — Human Assassin

Card Text

Whenever Combustion Man attacks, destroy target permanent unless its controller has Combustion Man deal damage to them equal to his power.

"The Avatar's alive. I want you to find him, and end him." —Zuko

Card Stats

4/6 uncommon CMC: 5.0 TLA TLA 🎨 Pisukev

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$0.16
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$0.42
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.13
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€0.18
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel 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 Combustion Man? Basics

Combustion Man is a Legendary Creature — Human Assassin card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever Combustion Man attacks, destroy target permanent unless its controller has Combustion Man deal damage to them equal to his power."

How much mana does Combustion Man cost to cast? Basics

Combustion Man has a mana cost of {3}{R}{R}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Combustion Man's mana cost of {3}{R}{R} 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.

Combustion Man has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Combustion Man's current oracle text is: "Whenever Combustion Man attacks, destroy target permanent unless its controller has Combustion Man deal damage to them equal to his power."

What is the current price of Combustion Man? Pricing

The current market price for Combustion Man is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.42 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Combustion Man? Pricing

You can purchase Combustion Man 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.

Combustion Man normal: $0.16 | foil: $0.42

Is Combustion Man legal in Standard? Legality

Combustion Man is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Combustion Man legal in Modern? Legality

Combustion Man is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Combustion Man legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Combustion Man 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 Combustion Man legal in Pioneer? Legality

Combustion Man is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Combustion Man legal in Legacy? Legality

Combustion Man is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Combustion Man legal in Vintage? Legality

Combustion Man 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 Combustion Man legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Combustion Man 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 Combustion Man from? Details

This printing of Combustion Man is from TLA (TLA), with collector number 127.

Combustion Man may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Combustion Man's rarity? Details

Combustion Man is a uncommon card in TLA.

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

Who illustrated Combustion Man? Details

Combustion Man was illustrated by Pisukev.

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

What is Combustion Man's power and toughness? Details

Combustion Man is a 4/6 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (6) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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