Quick Answer

Burning Inquiry is a common Sorcery from M10 (M10) costing {R}. Current price: $2.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Burning Inquiry MTG card

Burning Inquiry

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player draws three cards, then discards three cards at random.

Jariad burned the midnight oil, burned through scroll after scroll, and then burned down his laboratory.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 M10 M10 🎨 Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai

Market Prices

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$2.03
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TCGPlayer
$16.95
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$2.99
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$15.99
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€3.85
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€8.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning Inquiry? Basics

Burning Inquiry is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player draws three cards, then discards three cards at random."

How much mana does Burning Inquiry cost to cast? Basics

Burning Inquiry has a mana cost of {R}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Burning Inquiry's mana cost of {R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Burning Inquiry has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Burning Inquiry's current oracle text is: "Each player draws three cards, then discards three cards at random."

What is the current price of Burning Inquiry? Pricing

The current market price for Burning Inquiry is approximately $2.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $16.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.85 EUR.

Where can I buy Burning Inquiry? Pricing

You can purchase Burning Inquiry from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Burning Inquiry normal: $2.03 | foil: $16.95

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Burning Inquiry in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Modern? Legality

Burning Inquiry is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Burning Inquiry is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Burning Inquiry in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Legacy? Legality

Burning Inquiry is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Vintage? Legality

Burning Inquiry is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Burning Inquiry legal in Pauper? Legality

Burning Inquiry is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Burning Inquiry from? Details

This printing of Burning Inquiry is from M10 (M10), with collector number 128.

Burning Inquiry may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Burning Inquiry's rarity? Details

Burning Inquiry is a common card in M10.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Burning Inquiry? Details

Burning Inquiry was illustrated by Zoltan Boros & Gabor Szikszai.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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