Quick Answer

Consuming Vapors is a rare Sorcery from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.21 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Consuming Vapors MTG card

Consuming Vapors

Sorcery

Card Text

Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Trevor Claxton
Rebound

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consuming Vapors? Basics

Consuming Vapors is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

How much mana does Consuming Vapors cost to cast? Basics

Consuming Vapors has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Consuming Vapors's mana cost of {3}{B} 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.

Consuming Vapors has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Consuming Vapors's current oracle text is: "Target player sacrifices a creature of their choice. You gain life equal to that creature's toughness. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)"

What is the current price of Consuming Vapors? Pricing

The current market price for Consuming Vapors is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Consuming Vapors? Pricing

You can purchase Consuming Vapors 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 Consuming Vapors legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Consuming Vapors in Standard is not available.

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

Is Consuming Vapors legal in Modern? Legality

Consuming Vapors is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Consuming Vapors legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Consuming Vapors 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 Consuming Vapors legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Consuming Vapors in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Consuming Vapors legal in Legacy? Legality

Consuming Vapors is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Consuming Vapors legal in Vintage? Legality

Consuming Vapors 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 Consuming Vapors legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Consuming Vapors in Pauper is not available.

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 Consuming Vapors from? Details

This printing of Consuming Vapors is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 96.

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

What is Consuming Vapors's rarity? Details

Consuming Vapors is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Consuming Vapors? Details

Consuming Vapors was illustrated by Trevor Claxton.

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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