Quick Answer

Molten Vortex is a rare Enchantment from ORI (ORI) costing {R}. Current price: $0.26 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Molten Vortex MTG card

Molten Vortex

Enchantment

Card Text

{R}, Discard a land card: This enchantment deals 2 damage to any target.

If you can't take the heat . . . well, that's going to be a problem.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 1.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Philip Straub

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Market Prices

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$0.26
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TCGPlayer
$0.37
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$0.49
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$1.49
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€0.19
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€1.06
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Molten Vortex? Basics

Molten Vortex is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{R}, Discard a land card: This enchantment deals 2 damage to any target."

How much mana does Molten Vortex cost to cast? Basics

Molten Vortex 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.

Molten Vortex'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.

Molten Vortex 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.

Molten Vortex's current oracle text is: "{R}, Discard a land card: This enchantment deals 2 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Molten Vortex? Pricing

The current market price for Molten Vortex is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.19 EUR.

Where can I buy Molten Vortex? Pricing

You can purchase Molten Vortex 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.

Molten Vortex normal: $0.26 | foil: $0.37

Is Molten Vortex legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Molten Vortex in Standard is not available.

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

Is Molten Vortex legal in Modern? Legality

Molten Vortex is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Molten Vortex legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Molten Vortex 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 Molten Vortex legal in Pioneer? Legality

Molten Vortex is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Molten Vortex legal in Legacy? Legality

Molten Vortex is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Molten Vortex legal in Vintage? Legality

Molten Vortex 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 Molten Vortex legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Molten Vortex 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 Molten Vortex from? Details

This printing of Molten Vortex is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 156.

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

What is Molten Vortex's rarity? Details

Molten Vortex is a rare card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Molten Vortex? Details

Molten Vortex was illustrated by Philip Straub.

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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