Quick Answer

Scorching Winds is a uncommon Instant from POR (POR) costing {R}. Current price: $0.28 USD. Legal in Commander.

Scorching Winds MTG card

Scorching Winds

Instant

Card Text

Cast this spell only during the declare attackers step and only if you've been attacked this step. Scorching Winds deals 1 damage to each attacking creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 POR POR 🎨 D. Alexander Gregory

Market Prices

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$0.28
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$0.35
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€0.31
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scorching Winds? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Cast this spell only during the declare attackers step and only if you've been attacked this step. Scorching Winds deals 1 damage to each attacking creature."

How much mana does Scorching Winds cost to cast? Basics

Scorching Winds 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.

Scorching Winds'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.

Scorching Winds 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.

Scorching Winds's current oracle text is: "Cast this spell only during the declare attackers step and only if you've been attacked this step. Scorching Winds deals 1 damage to each attacking creature."

What is the current price of Scorching Winds? Pricing

The current market price for Scorching Winds is approximately $0.28 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Scorching Winds? Pricing

You can purchase Scorching Winds 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 Scorching Winds legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scorching Winds in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scorching Winds legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Scorching Winds in Modern is not available.

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

Is Scorching Winds legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Scorching Winds 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 Scorching Winds legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scorching Winds in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scorching Winds legal in Legacy? Legality

Scorching Winds is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Scorching Winds legal in Vintage? Legality

Scorching Winds 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 Scorching Winds legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scorching Winds 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 Scorching Winds from? Details

This printing of Scorching Winds is from POR (POR), with collector number 149.

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

What is Scorching Winds's rarity? Details

Scorching Winds is a uncommon card in POR.

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

Who illustrated Scorching Winds? Details

Scorching Winds was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory.

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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