Quick Answer

Burst of Speed is a common Sorcery from M10 (M10) costing {R}. Current price: $0.15 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Burst of Speed MTG card

Burst of Speed

Sorcery

Card Text

Creatures you control gain haste until end of turn. (They can attack and {T} even if they just came under your control.)

Great generals inspire by example. Goblin chieftains inspire by electrifying the barracks.

Card Stats

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

Market Prices

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$0.15
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TCGPlayer
$3.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$2.49
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Cardmarket
€0.15
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€0.57
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Burst of Speed? Basics

Burst of Speed is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures you control gain haste until end of turn. (They can attack and {T} even if they just came under your control.)"

How much mana does Burst of Speed cost to cast? Basics

Burst of Speed 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.

Burst of Speed'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.

Burst of Speed 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.

Burst of Speed's current oracle text is: "Creatures you control gain haste until end of turn. (They can attack and {T} even if they just came under your control.)"

What is the current price of Burst of Speed? Pricing

The current market price for Burst of Speed is approximately $0.15 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Burst of Speed? Pricing

You can purchase Burst of Speed 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.

Burst of Speed normal: $0.15 | foil: $3.49

Is Burst of Speed legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Burst of Speed in Standard is not available.

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

Is Burst of Speed legal in Modern? Legality

Burst of Speed is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Burst of Speed legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Burst of Speed 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 Burst of Speed legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Burst of Speed in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Burst of Speed legal in Legacy? Legality

Burst of Speed is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Burst of Speed legal in Vintage? Legality

Burst of Speed 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 Burst of Speed legal in Pauper? Legality

Burst of Speed 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 Burst of Speed from? Details

This printing of Burst of Speed is from M10 (M10), with collector number 129.

Burst of Speed may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Burst of Speed's rarity? Details

Burst of Speed 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 Burst of Speed? Details

Burst of Speed 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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