Scorching Winds
Scorching Winds is a Uncommon Instant from Portal (149) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Scorching Winds suits collectors and players working on Portal who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Scorching Winds from Portal?
Scorching Winds is a Instant in Portal numbered 149. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Scorching Winds (149) is a format-relevant Instant in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Scorching Winds worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.25 for Scorching Winds. Low and high spread runs $0.25 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.25. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 149 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Portal |
|---|---|
| Number | 149 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.24 |
| cardmarket | $0.24 |
| Normal | $0.25 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Scorching Winds?
Scorching Winds is a Uncommon printing in Portal. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 149 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Scorching Winds?
Scorching Winds lists as Instant. Artist: D. Alexander Gregory. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Portal. Collector number 149 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
Cactaur's take
Scorching Winds (149) is a format-relevant Instant in Portal with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Scorching Winds is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Portal, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.25 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.24; Normal: $0.25).
- Mana cost {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: Use $0.25 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Scorching Winds from Portal?
Scorching Winds is a Uncommon Instant from Portal numbered 149 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Scorching Winds worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.25 for ungraded Scorching Winds. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Scorching Winds?
Scorching Winds is catalogued as Uncommon in Portal. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Scorching Winds legal in Commander or Standard?
Scorching Winds shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker 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 Winds near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.25. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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