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Scorch the Fields is a common Sorcery from DKA (DKA) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Scorch the Fields MTG card

Scorch the Fields

Sorcery

Card Text

Destroy target land. Scorch the Fields deals 1 damage to each Human creature.

"Your fields will turn as black as a ghoul's tongue and fire shall be your only harvest." —Minaldra, the Vizag Atum

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 DKA DKA 🎨 Jaime Jones

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$0.04
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$0.28
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.07
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€0.24
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Prices updated: 2026-03-04
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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scorch the Fields? Basics

Scorch the Fields is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target land. Scorch the Fields deals 1 damage to each Human creature."

How much mana does Scorch the Fields cost to cast? Basics

Scorch the Fields has a mana cost of {4}{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.

Scorch the Fields's mana cost of {4}{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.

Scorch the Fields 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.

Scorch the Fields's current oracle text is: "Destroy target land. Scorch the Fields deals 1 damage to each Human creature."

What is the current price of Scorch the Fields? Pricing

The current market price for Scorch the Fields is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Scorch the Fields? Pricing

You can purchase Scorch the Fields 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.

Scorch the Fields normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.28

Is Scorch the Fields legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scorch the Fields in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scorch the Fields legal in Modern? Legality

Scorch the Fields is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Scorch the Fields legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scorch the Fields 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 Scorch the Fields legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scorch the Fields in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scorch the Fields legal in Legacy? Legality

Scorch the Fields is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scorch the Fields legal in Vintage? Legality

Scorch the Fields 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 Scorch the Fields legal in Pauper? Legality

Scorch the Fields is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Scorch the Fields from? Details

This printing of Scorch the Fields is from DKA (DKA), with collector number 103.

Scorch the Fields may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scorch the Fields's rarity? Details

Scorch the Fields is a common card in DKA.

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

Who illustrated Scorch the Fields? Details

Scorch the Fields was illustrated by Jaime Jones.

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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