Searing Touch
Searing Touch is a Uncommon Instant from Tempest (201) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.89 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Searing Touch suits collectors and players working on Tempest 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 Searing Touch from Tempest?
Searing Touch is a Instant in Tempest numbered 201. Mana cost {R}. Color identity: R. Searing Touch (201) is a format-relevant Instant in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Searing Touch worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.89 for Searing Touch. Low and high spread runs $6.89 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.11; Normal: $6.89. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 201 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
| Set | Tempest |
|---|---|
| Number | 201 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.89 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.11 |
| cardmarket | $1.11 |
| Normal | $6.89 |
Card stats
| Colors | R |
|---|
How collectible is Searing Touch?
Searing Touch is a Uncommon printing in Tempest. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 201 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1997.
What are the key details for Searing Touch?
Searing Touch lists as Instant with keywords Buyback. Artist: D. Alexander Gregory. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Tempest. Collector number 201 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
Cactaur's take
Searing Touch (201) is a format-relevant Instant in Tempest with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Searing Touch is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Tempest, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.89 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.11; Normal: $6.89).
- 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 $6.89 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Searing Touch from Tempest?
Searing Touch is a Uncommon Instant from Tempest numbered 201 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Searing Touch worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.89 for ungraded Searing Touch. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Searing Touch?
Searing Touch is catalogued as Uncommon in Tempest. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Searing Touch legal in Commander or Standard?
Searing Touch 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 Searing Touch near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.89. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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