Bonfire of the Damned
Bonfire of the Damned Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Bonfire of the Damned is $2.05 (MM3 #91), and the most expensive is $8.28 (AVR #129, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.80, up 3.7% over 7 days, up 48.1% over 30 days, up 63.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.80 (2026).
Bonfire of the Damned Printings & Prices
Bonfire of the Damned has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Bonfire of the Damned: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.20 cash for AVR #129 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | AVR #129 | Foil | $7.20 | $11.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | AVR #129 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM3 #91 | Foil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | AVR #129 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MM3 #91 | Foil | $3.50 | — | — |
| starcitygames | MM3 #91 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MM3 #91 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | AVR #129 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AVR #129 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| starcitygames | MM3 #91 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
Bonfire of the Damned Rules Text & Legality
Bonfire of the Damned deals X damage to target player or planeswalker and each creature that player or that planeswalker's controller controls.
Miracle {X}{R} (You may cast this card for its miracle cost when you draw it if it's the first card you drew this turn.)
Bonfire of the Damned is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Bonfire of the Damned Rulings
- Mar 14, 2017 A mana cost of {X}{X} means that you pay twice X. If you want X to be 3, you pay {6}{R} to cast Bonfire of the Damned.
- Mar 14, 2017 Bonfire of the Damned targets only the player. Creatures with shroud or hexproof that player controls will be dealt damage by Bonfire of the Damned if it resolves.
- Mar 14, 2017 Bonfire of the Damned’s mana value is based on its mana cost of {X}{X}{R}, even if you’re casting it for its miracle cost. For example, if you cast Bonfire of the Damned for its miracle cost and choose 4 for X, its mana value is 9.
- Mar 14, 2017 If the player is an illegal target when Bonfire of the Damned tries to resolve, the spell won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No damage will be dealt to any permanent or player.
- Mar 14, 2017 Preventing some or all of the damage dealt to the player won’t affect the amount of damage dealt to each creature that player controls. The same is true for any effect that increases or decreases the amount of damage dealt to the player.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Bonfire of the Damned has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM3 #91 | 2017-03-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| MM3 #91 | 2017-03-17 | Mythic | Standard |
| AVR #129 | 2012-05-04 | Mythic | Standard |
| AVR #129 | 2012-05-04 | Mythic | Standard |
MM3 #91 
AVR #129 Bonfire of the Damned in Commander
Bonfire of the Damned is the #11,006 most-played card on EDHREC, down 102 places over the last 30 days.
Bonfire of the Damned FAQ
How much is Bonfire of the Damned worth?
Bonfire of the Damned is worth about $2.80 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $2.05 to $8.28 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Bonfire of the Damned legal in Commander?
Yes — Bonfire of the Damned is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Bonfire of the Damned been reprinted?
Yes — Bonfire of the Damned has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Bonfire of the Damned cheap?
Bonfire of the Damned trades at about $2.80 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#11,006 on EDHREC).