Quick Answer

Searing Barrage is a common Instant from ELD (ELD) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Searing Barrage MTG card

Searing Barrage

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Card Text

Searing Barrage deals 5 damage to target creature. Adamant — If at least three red mana was spent to cast this spell, Searing Barrage deals 3 damage to that creature's controller.

It emerged from the coldest depths of Lochmere only to face the fires of Irencrag.

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 ELD ELD 🎨 Allen Williams
Adamant

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$0.03
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$0.10
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.15
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€0.09
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Searing Barrage? Basics

Searing Barrage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Searing Barrage deals 5 damage to target creature. Adamant — If at least three red mana was spent to cast this spell, Searing Barrage deals 3 damage to that creature's controller."

How much mana does Searing Barrage cost to cast? Basics

Searing Barrage 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.

Searing Barrage'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.

Searing Barrage 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.

Searing Barrage's current oracle text is: "Searing Barrage deals 5 damage to target creature. Adamant — If at least three red mana was spent to cast this spell, Searing Barrage deals 3 damage to that creature's controller."

What is the current price of Searing Barrage? Pricing

The current market price for Searing Barrage is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.1 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Searing Barrage? Pricing

You can purchase Searing Barrage 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.

Searing Barrage normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.1

Is Searing Barrage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Searing Barrage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Searing Barrage legal in Modern? Legality

Searing Barrage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Searing Barrage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Searing Barrage 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 Searing Barrage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Searing Barrage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Searing Barrage legal in Legacy? Legality

Searing Barrage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Searing Barrage legal in Vintage? Legality

Searing Barrage 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 Searing Barrage legal in Pauper? Legality

Searing Barrage 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 Searing Barrage from? Details

This printing of Searing Barrage is from ELD (ELD), with collector number 140.

Searing Barrage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Searing Barrage's rarity? Details

Searing Barrage is a common card in ELD.

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

Who illustrated Searing Barrage? Details

Searing Barrage was illustrated by Allen Williams.

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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