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Sizzling Barrage is a common Instant from ZNR (ZNR) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Sizzling Barrage MTG card

Sizzling Barrage

Instant

Card Text

Sizzling Barrage deals 4 damage to target creature that blocked this turn.

"A thousand sparks can burn through your defenses just as quickly as one massive blaze." —Attikar, Akoum elementalist

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 ZNR ZNR 🎨 Johann Bodin

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Market Prices

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$0.05
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$0.04
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.04
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€0.02
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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 Sizzling Barrage? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Sizzling Barrage deals 4 damage to target creature that blocked this turn."

How much mana does Sizzling Barrage cost to cast? Basics

Sizzling Barrage has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Sizzling Barrage's mana cost of {1}{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.

Sizzling Barrage 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.

Sizzling Barrage's current oracle text is: "Sizzling Barrage deals 4 damage to target creature that blocked this turn."

What is the current price of Sizzling Barrage? Pricing

The current market price for Sizzling Barrage is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.04 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.04 EUR.

Where can I buy Sizzling Barrage? Pricing

You can purchase Sizzling 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.

Sizzling Barrage normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.04

Is Sizzling Barrage legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Sizzling Barrage legal in Modern? Legality

Sizzling Barrage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Sizzling Barrage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sizzling 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 Sizzling Barrage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Sizzling Barrage is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Sizzling Barrage legal in Legacy? Legality

Sizzling Barrage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sizzling Barrage legal in Vintage? Legality

Sizzling 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 Sizzling Barrage legal in Pauper? Legality

Sizzling 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 Sizzling Barrage from? Details

This printing of Sizzling Barrage is from ZNR (ZNR), with collector number 162.

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

What is Sizzling Barrage's rarity? Details

Sizzling Barrage is a common card in ZNR.

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

Who illustrated Sizzling Barrage? Details

Sizzling Barrage was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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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