Strangling Soot
Magic: The Gathering | Time Spiral - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 132 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Time Spiral |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 75 items |
| From | $0.06 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.06 | 19 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 15 | ||
LPFoil | $0.50 | 4 | ||
MP | $0.21 | 1 | Unavailable | |
LP | $0.24 | 5 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.26 | 31 | Unavailable |
About Strangling Soot
Strangling Soot from Time Spiral is currently available from around $0.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
Mana Cost
Mana Value 3Color Identity
Black
RedCard Text
Destroy target creature with toughness 3 or less.
Flashback 
(You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
Flavor Text
"What good is your blade without your breath?" —Greht, Gathan warlord
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Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Strangling Soot worth?
Strangling Soot is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.05 for Time Spiral. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Strangling Soot has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Strangling Soot legal in Commander?
Strangling Soot is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Strangling Soot 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 Strangling Soot on the Reserved List?
No. Strangling Soot is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Strangling Soot in-game text?
In game, Strangling Soot is a Instant with text that starts: "Destroy target creature with toughness 3 or less.".
How popular is Strangling Soot in Commander decks?
Strangling Soot ranks #30,455 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Strangling Soot
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Strangling Soot 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.