Quick Answer

Kindle is a common Instant from A25 (A25) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kindle MTG card

Kindle

Instant

Card Text

Kindle deals X damage to any target, where X is 2 plus the number of cards named Kindle in all graveyards.

Hope of deliverance is scorched by the fire of futility.

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 A25 A25 🎨 Donato Giancola

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.15
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.16
Foil
Buy
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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kindle? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Kindle deals X damage to any target, where X is 2 plus the number of cards named Kindle in all graveyards."

How much mana does Kindle cost to cast? Basics

Kindle 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.

Kindle'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.

Kindle 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.

Kindle's current oracle text is: "Kindle deals X damage to any target, where X is 2 plus the number of cards named Kindle in all graveyards."

What is the current price of Kindle? Pricing

The current market price for Kindle is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.15 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Kindle? Pricing

You can purchase Kindle 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.

Kindle normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.15

Is Kindle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kindle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kindle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kindle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kindle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kindle 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 Kindle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kindle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kindle legal in Legacy? Legality

Kindle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kindle legal in Vintage? Legality

Kindle 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 Kindle legal in Pauper? Legality

Kindle 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 Kindle from? Details

This printing of Kindle is from A25 (A25), with collector number 140.

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

What is Kindle's rarity? Details

Kindle is a common card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Kindle? Details

Kindle was illustrated by Donato Giancola.

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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