Quick Answer

Burning Prophet is a common Creature — Human Wizard from PLST (PLST) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Burning Prophet MTG card

Burning Prophet

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn, then scry 1.

"This day will end in death, but not the one you hoped for. This day will end in victory, but not the one you expected."

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 PLST PLST 🎨 Mathias Kollros
Scry

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burning Prophet? Basics

Burning Prophet is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn, then scry 1."

How much mana does Burning Prophet cost to cast? Basics

Burning Prophet has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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 Prophet's mana cost of {1}{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 Prophet has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Prophet's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn, then scry 1."

What is the current price of Burning Prophet? Pricing

The current market price for Burning Prophet is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Burning Prophet? Pricing

You can purchase Burning Prophet 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.

Is Burning Prophet legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Burning Prophet legal in Modern? Legality

Burning Prophet is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Burning Prophet legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Burning Prophet 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 Prophet legal in Pioneer? Legality

Burning Prophet is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Burning Prophet legal in Legacy? Legality

Burning Prophet is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Burning Prophet legal in Vintage? Legality

Burning Prophet 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 Prophet legal in Pauper? Legality

Burning Prophet 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 Prophet from? Details

This printing of Burning Prophet is from PLST (PLST), with collector number WAR-117.

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

What is Burning Prophet's rarity? Details

Burning Prophet is a common card in PLST.

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

Who illustrated Burning Prophet? Details

Burning Prophet was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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

What is Burning Prophet's power and toughness? Details

Burning Prophet is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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