Burning Oil
Burning Oil is a Uncommon Instant from Dark Ascension (84) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Burning Oil suits collectors and players working on Dark Ascension who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Burning Oil from Dark Ascension?
Burning Oil is a Instant in Dark Ascension numbered 84. Mana cost {1}{R}. Color identity: R, W. Burning Oil (84) from Dark Ascension should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Dark Ascension.
What is Burning Oil worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.35 for Burning Oil. Low and high spread runs $0.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.35; Normal: $0.20. This printing is from Dark Ascension. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Dark Ascension |
|---|---|
| Number | 84 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.11 |
| cardmarket | $0.11 |
| foil | $0.35 |
| Normal | $0.20 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Burning Oil?
Burning Oil is a Uncommon printing in Dark Ascension. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Dark Ascension. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Burning Oil?
Burning Oil lists as Instant with keywords Flashback. Artist: Trevor Claxton. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Dark Ascension. Collector number 84 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Burning Oil (84) from Dark Ascension should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Burning Oil is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Dark Ascension, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.35; Normal: $0.20).
- Mana cost {1}{R} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Burning Oil from Dark Ascension?
Burning Oil is a Uncommon Instant from Dark Ascension numbered 84 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Burning Oil worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded Burning Oil. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Burning Oil?
Burning Oil is catalogued as Uncommon in Dark Ascension. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Burning Oil legal in Commander or Standard?
Burning Oil shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Burning Oil near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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