Searing Meditation
Searing Meditation Price Summary
As of Aug 5, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Searing Meditation is $0.28 (RAV #226), and the most expensive is $0.72 (RAV #226, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, down 3.5% over 7 days, down 3.5% over 30 days, up 64.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.31 (2026).
Searing Meditation Printings & Prices
Searing Meditation has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Searing Meditation: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.15 cash for RAV #226 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | RAV #226 | Foil | $0.15 | $0.99 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #226 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | DDH #27 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Searing Meditation Rules Text & Legality
Whenever you gain life, you may pay {2}. If you do, this enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.
Searing Meditation is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Searing Meditation Rulings
- Oct 1, 2005 Searing Meditation doesn’t care how much life you gain. It triggers just once for each life-gaining event, whether it’s 1 life from Firemane Angel or 15 life from Brightflame.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Searing Meditation has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDH #27 | 2011-09-02 | Rare | Standard |
| RAV #226 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| RAV #226 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
DDH #27 
RAV #226 Searing Meditation in Commander
Searing Meditation is the #25,589 most-played card on EDHREC, down 322 places over the last 30 days.
Searing Meditation FAQ
How much is Searing Meditation worth?
Searing Meditation is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 5, 2026. Prices range from $0.28 to $0.72 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Searing Meditation legal in Commander?
Yes — Searing Meditation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Searing Meditation been reprinted?
Yes — Searing Meditation has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Searing Meditation cheap?
Searing Meditation trades at about $0.28 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#25,589 on EDHREC).