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Spontaneous Combustion
INSTANT Uncommon
Conspiracy EDHREC #23,871
$0.08
+0.0%
7 days
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Spontaneous Combustion Price Summary
Spontaneous Combustion's current headline price is $0.08.
Spontaneous Combustion Printings & Prices
2 printings
Spontaneous Combustion has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Spontaneous Combustion: Buylist Offers
3 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CNS #194 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CNS #194 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMP #273 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Spontaneous Combustion Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.
Spontaneous Combustion deals 3 damage to each creature.
""Heat of battle" is usually a metaphor."
Spontaneous Combustion is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Spontaneous Combustion Rulings
2 most recent
- Apr 15, 2013 Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.
- Apr 15, 2013 You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Spontaneous Combustion has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNS #194 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| CNS #194 | 2014-06-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TMP #273 | 1997-10-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
TMP #273 Spontaneous Combustion in Commander
Spontaneous Combustion is the #23,871 most-played card on EDHREC, down 275 places over the last 30 days.
Spontaneous Combustion FAQ
How much is Spontaneous Combustion worth?
Spontaneous Combustion is worth about $0.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Spontaneous Combustion legal in Commander?
Yes — Spontaneous Combustion is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Spontaneous Combustion been reprinted?
Yes — Spontaneous Combustion has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Spontaneous Combustion cheap?
Spontaneous Combustion trades at about $0.08 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#23,871 on EDHREC).