Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
Burning Oil is an uncommon instant from Dark Ascension. Currently $0.19 ($0.35 foil).
Released February 2012 as part of Dark Ascension (expansion set). Click through to Dark Ascension for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burning Oil a good MTG investment?
Burning Oil is a uncommon from Dark Ascension currently at $0.19. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Burning Oil?
Burning Oil from Dark Ascension is currently $0.19 for nonfoil and $0.35 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Burning Oil's mana cost?
Burning Oil's mana cost (casting cost) is 1R ({1}{R}). See Burning Oil's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Burning Oil?
At $0.19, Burning Oil is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Burning Oil?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Burning Oil good in Commander (EDH)?
Burning Oil is ranked #28218 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Burning Oil legal in?
Burning Oil is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Burning Oil going up or down?
At $0.19, daily moves for Burning Oil are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 1.8x premium at $0.35, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon instant; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Burning Oil worth buying?
Burning Oil is currently priced at $0.19. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Burning Oil reprint risk
Burning Oil can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Burning Oil price history
SpellBook has tracked Burning Oil since its 2012 release in Dark Ascension across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #28218 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.