Burning Wish
Burning Wish Price Summary
As of Jul 28, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Burning Wish is $1.00 (CN2 #152), and the most expensive is $80.62 (JUD #83, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.00, up 6.4% over 7 days, up 9.9% over 30 days, up 16.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.00 (2026).
Burning Wish Printings & Prices
Burning Wish has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including judge promo treatments.
Sell Burning Wish: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $90.00 cash for JUD #83 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | JUD #83 | Foil | $90.00 | $149.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | JUD #83 | Foil | $70.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #83 | Foil | $60.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | G09 #5 | Foil | $46.00 | $69.99 | 34% |
| starcitygames | JUD #83 | Nonfoil | $6.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | JUD #83 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CN2 #152 | Foil | $4.40 | $7.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | JUD #83 | Nonfoil | $3.80 | $9.49 | 60% |
| starcitygames | CN2 #152 | Foil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CN2 #152 | Foil | $2.50 | — | — |
Burning Wish Rules Text & Legality
You may reveal a sorcery card you own from outside the game and put it into your hand. Exile Burning Wish.
Burning Wish is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Burning Wish Rulings
- Oct 1, 2009 In a sanctioned event, a card that’s “outside the game” is one that’s in your sideboard. In an unsanctioned event, you may choose any card from your collection.
- Oct 1, 2009 You can’t acquire exiled cards because those cards are still in one of the game’s zones.
- Sep 16, 2007 Can’t acquire cards that are phased out.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can’t acquire the Ante cards. They are considered still “in the game” as are cards in the library and the graveyard.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Burning Wish has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN2 #152 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard |
| CN2 #152 | 2016-08-26 | Rare | Standard |
| G09 #5 | 2009-01-01 | Rare | Judge Promo |
| WC03 #pk83 | 2003-08-06 | Rare | Standard |
| JUD #83 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard |
| JUD #83 | 2002-05-27 | Rare | Standard |
Burning Wish in Commander
Burning Wish is the #26,400 most-played card on EDHREC, down 274 places over the last 30 days.
Burning Wish FAQ
How much is Burning Wish worth?
Burning Wish is worth about $1.00 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 28, 2026. Prices range from $1.00 to $80.62 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Burning Wish legal in Commander?
Yes — Burning Wish is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Burning Wish been reprinted?
Yes — Burning Wish has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Burning Wish cheap?
Burning Wish trades at about $1.00 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,400 on EDHREC).