Scorching Spear
Scorching Spear is a Common Sorcery from Portal (148) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Scorching Spear suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Scorching Spear from Portal?
Scorching Spear is a Sorcery in Portal numbered 148. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Scorching Spear (148) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Portal with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Scorching Spear worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.14 for Scorching Spear. Low and high spread runs $0.14 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.14. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 148 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.14 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.13 |
| cardmarket | $0.13 |
| Normal | $0.14 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Scorching Spear?
Scorching Spear is a Common printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Scorching Spear?
Scorching Spear lists as Sorcery. Artist: Mike Raabe. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 148 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Scorching Spear (148) is a format-relevant Sorcery in Portal with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Scorching Spear is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.14 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.13; Normal: $0.14).
- Mana cost {R} and type line Sorcery 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: Use $0.14 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Scorching Spear from Portal?
Scorching Spear is a Common Sorcery from Portal numbered 148 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Scorching Spear worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.14 for ungraded Scorching Spear. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Scorching Spear?
Scorching Spear is catalogued as Common in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Scorching Spear legal in Commander or Standard?
Scorching Spear shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Scorching Spear near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.14. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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