Burning Oil
Magic: The Gathering | Dark Ascension - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 84 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Dark Ascension |
| Available | 94 items |
| From | $0.26 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.32 | 34 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 14 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 1 | ||
LPFoil | $0.50 | 4 | ||
LP | $0.26 | 36 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.41 | 5 | Unavailable |
About Burning Oil
Burning Oil from Dark Ascension is currently available from around $0.20. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 2Color Identity
Red
WhiteCard Text
Burning Oil deals 3 damage to target attacking or blocking creature.
Flashback 
(You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Flavor Text
Every now and then, a devil's prank can give you a good idea.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Burning Oil worth?
Burning Oil is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.20 for Dark Ascension. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Burning Oil currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Burning Oil legal in Commander?
Burning Oil is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Burning Oil legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Burning Oil on the Reserved List?
No. Burning Oil is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Burning Oil in-game text?
In game, Burning Oil is a Instant with text that starts: "Burning Oil deals 3 damage to target attacking or blocking creature.".
How popular is Burning Oil in Commander decks?
Burning Oil ranks #28,529 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Burning Oil legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.