Quick Answer

Ember Gale is a common Sorcery from SHM (SHM) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Ember Gale MTG card

Ember Gale

Sorcery

Card Text

Creatures target player controls can't block this turn. Ember Gale deals 1 damage to each white and/or blue creature that player controls.

"Terrible wind. It whipped sparks into our skin, then stoked them even hotter!" —Bowen, Barrenton guardcaptain

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 SHM SHM 🎨 Steve Prescott

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.29
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.07
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.26
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ember Gale? Basics

Ember Gale is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Creatures target player controls can't block this turn. Ember Gale deals 1 damage to each white and/or blue creature that player controls."

How much mana does Ember Gale cost to cast? Basics

Ember Gale has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 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.

Ember Gale's mana cost of {3}{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.

Ember Gale 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.

Ember Gale's current oracle text is: "Creatures target player controls can't block this turn. Ember Gale deals 1 damage to each white and/or blue creature that player controls."

What is the current price of Ember Gale? Pricing

The current market price for Ember Gale is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.29 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Ember Gale? Pricing

You can purchase Ember Gale 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.

Ember Gale normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.29

Is Ember Gale legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ember Gale in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ember Gale legal in Modern? Legality

Ember Gale is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Ember Gale legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ember Gale 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 Ember Gale legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ember Gale in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ember Gale legal in Legacy? Legality

Ember Gale is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ember Gale legal in Vintage? Legality

Ember Gale 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 Ember Gale legal in Pauper? Legality

Ember Gale 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 Ember Gale from? Details

This printing of Ember Gale is from SHM (SHM), with collector number 91.

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

What is Ember Gale's rarity? Details

Ember Gale is a common card in SHM.

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

Who illustrated Ember Gale? Details

Ember Gale was illustrated by Steve Prescott.

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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