Quick Answer

Scholar of Combustion is a common Creature — Human Wizard from J25 (J25) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Scholar of Combustion MTG card

Scholar of Combustion

Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. You may cast that card until the end of your next turn. (You still pay its costs. Timing rules still apply.)

"If the fire is silent, I'm technically not breaking the library rules!"

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 J25 J25 🎨 Nereida

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.49
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€0.14
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scholar of Combustion? Basics

Scholar of Combustion is a Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. You may cast that card until the end of your next turn. (You still pay its costs. Timing rules still apply.)"

How much mana does Scholar of Combustion cost to cast? Basics

Scholar of Combustion 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.

Scholar of Combustion'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.

Scholar of Combustion 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.

Scholar of Combustion's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, exile up to one target instant or sorcery card from your graveyard. You may cast that card until the end of your next turn. (You still pay its costs. Timing rules still apply.)"

What is the current price of Scholar of Combustion? Pricing

The current market price for Scholar of Combustion is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Scholar of Combustion? Pricing

You can purchase Scholar of Combustion 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 Scholar of Combustion legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of Combustion in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scholar of Combustion legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of Combustion in Modern is not available.

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

Is Scholar of Combustion legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scholar of Combustion 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 Scholar of Combustion legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scholar of Combustion in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scholar of Combustion legal in Legacy? Legality

Scholar of Combustion is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scholar of Combustion legal in Vintage? Legality

Scholar of Combustion 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 Scholar of Combustion legal in Pauper? Legality

Scholar of Combustion 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 Scholar of Combustion from? Details

This printing of Scholar of Combustion is from J25 (J25), with collector number 19.

Scholar of Combustion may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Scholar of Combustion's rarity? Details

Scholar of Combustion is a common card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Scholar of Combustion? Details

Scholar of Combustion was illustrated by Nereida.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Scholar of Combustion's power and toughness? Details

Scholar of Combustion is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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