Quick Answer

Carbonize is a common Instant from EMA (EMA) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Commander.

Carbonize MTG card

Carbonize

Instant

Card Text

Carbonize deals 3 damage to any target. If it's a creature, it can't be regenerated this turn, and if it would die this turn, exile it instead.

"There's no coming back from that." —Jaya Ballard

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 EMA EMA 🎨 Lake Hurwitz

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.06
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.03
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Cardmarket
€0.19
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbonize? Basics

Carbonize is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Carbonize deals 3 damage to any target. If it's a creature, it can't be regenerated this turn, and if it would die this turn, exile it instead."

How much mana does Carbonize cost to cast? Basics

Carbonize has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Carbonize's mana cost of {2}{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.

Carbonize has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Carbonize's current oracle text is: "Carbonize deals 3 damage to any target. If it's a creature, it can't be regenerated this turn, and if it would die this turn, exile it instead."

What is the current price of Carbonize? Pricing

The current market price for Carbonize is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Carbonize? Pricing

You can purchase Carbonize 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.

Carbonize normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.06

Is Carbonize legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Carbonize in Standard is not available.

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

Is Carbonize legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Carbonize in Modern is not available.

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

Is Carbonize legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Carbonize 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 Carbonize legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Carbonize in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Carbonize legal in Legacy? Legality

Carbonize is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Carbonize legal in Vintage? Legality

Carbonize 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 Carbonize legal in Pauper? Legality

Carbonize 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 Carbonize from? Details

This printing of Carbonize is from EMA (EMA), with collector number 122.

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

What is Carbonize's rarity? Details

Carbonize is a common card in EMA.

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

Who illustrated Carbonize? Details

Carbonize was illustrated by Lake Hurwitz.

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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