Soul Burn
Soul Burn Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Soul Burn is $0.08 (INV #124), and the most expensive is $0.99 (PTC #ll161). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.08, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 14.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.16 (2025).
Soul Burn Printings & Prices
Soul Burn has 6 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Soul Burn: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.12 cash for INV #124 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 85% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | INV #124 | Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | INV #124 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | ICE #161 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | DKM #9 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | PTC #ll161 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | CST #161 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Soul Burn Rules Text & Legality
Spend only black and/or red mana on X.
Soul Burn deals X damage to any target. You gain life equal to the damage dealt, but not more than the amount of {B} spent on X, the player's life total before the damage was dealt, the planeswalker's loyalty before the damage was dealt, or the creature's toughness.
Soul Burn is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Soul Burn Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Will give 1 life for each black mana used, but not more life than the amount of unprevented damage that is dealt.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Soul Burn has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CST #161 | 2006-07-21 | Common | Standard |
| DKM #9 | 2001-12-01 | Common | Standard |
| INV #124★ | 2000-10-02 | Common | Standard |
| INV #124 | 2000-10-02 | Common | Standard |
| INV #124 | 2000-10-02 | Common | Standard |
| PTC #ll161 | 1996-05-01 | Common | Standard |
| ICE #161 | 1995-06-03 | Common | Standard |
CST #161 
DKM #9 
INV #124★ 
PTC #ll161 
ICE #161 Soul Burn in Commander
Soul Burn is the #24,423 most-played card on EDHREC, down 272 places over the last 30 days.
Soul Burn FAQ
How much is Soul Burn worth?
Soul Burn is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.08 to $0.99 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Soul Burn legal in Commander?
Yes — Soul Burn is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Soul Burn been reprinted?
Yes — Soul Burn has been reprinted 7 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Soul Burn cheap?
Soul Burn trades at about $0.08 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#24,423 on EDHREC).