Quick Answer

Slaying Fire is a uncommon Instant from ELD (ELD) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Slaying Fire MTG card

Slaying Fire

Instant

Card Text

Slaying Fire deals 3 damage to any target. Adamant — If at least three red mana was spent to cast this spell, it deals 4 damage instead.

The purest virtue burns brighter than the sun and hotter than dragonfire.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ELD ELD 🎨 Heonhwa Choe
Adamant

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Market Prices

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$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.15
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.14
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€0.10
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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
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slaying Fire? Basics

Slaying Fire is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Slaying Fire deals 3 damage to any target. Adamant — If at least three red mana was spent to cast this spell, it deals 4 damage instead."

How much mana does Slaying Fire cost to cast? Basics

Slaying Fire has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Slaying Fire's mana cost of {2}{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.

Slaying Fire has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Slaying Fire's current oracle text is: "Slaying Fire deals 3 damage to any target. Adamant — If at least three red mana was spent to cast this spell, it deals 4 damage instead."

What is the current price of Slaying Fire? Pricing

The current market price for Slaying Fire is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Slaying Fire? Pricing

You can purchase Slaying Fire 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.

Slaying Fire normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.15

Is Slaying Fire legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Slaying Fire in Standard is not available.

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

Is Slaying Fire legal in Modern? Legality

Slaying Fire is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Slaying Fire legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Slaying Fire 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 Slaying Fire legal in Pioneer? Legality

Slaying Fire is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Slaying Fire legal in Legacy? Legality

Slaying Fire is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Slaying Fire legal in Vintage? Legality

Slaying Fire 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 Slaying Fire legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Slaying Fire 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 Slaying Fire from? Details

This printing of Slaying Fire is from ELD (ELD), with collector number 143.

Slaying Fire may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Slaying Fire's rarity? Details

Slaying Fire is a uncommon card in ELD.

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

Who illustrated Slaying Fire? Details

Slaying Fire was illustrated by Heonhwa Choe.

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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