Quick Answer

Soul Sear is a uncommon Instant from J25 (J25) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Soul Sear MTG card

Soul Sear

Instant

Card Text

Soul Sear deals 5 damage to target creature or planeswalker. That permanent loses indestructible until end of turn.

There was no witty retort, no confident boast to accompany the attack. There was only pain.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 J25 J25 🎨 Mathias Kollros

Market Prices

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$0.08
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€0.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soul Sear? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Soul Sear deals 5 damage to target creature or planeswalker. That permanent loses indestructible until end of turn."

How much mana does Soul Sear cost to cast? Basics

Soul Sear has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Soul Sear's mana cost of {2}{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.

Soul Sear has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Soul Sear's current oracle text is: "Soul Sear deals 5 damage to target creature or planeswalker. That permanent loses indestructible until end of turn."

What is the current price of Soul Sear? Pricing

The current market price for Soul Sear is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Soul Sear? Pricing

You can purchase Soul Sear 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 Soul Sear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Soul Sear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Soul Sear legal in Modern? Legality

Soul Sear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Soul Sear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Soul Sear 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 Soul Sear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Soul Sear is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Soul Sear legal in Legacy? Legality

Soul Sear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Soul Sear legal in Vintage? Legality

Soul Sear 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 Soul Sear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Soul Sear 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 Soul Sear from? Details

This printing of Soul Sear is from J25 (J25), with collector number 599.

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

What is Soul Sear's rarity? Details

Soul Sear is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Soul Sear? Details

Soul Sear was illustrated by Mathias Kollros.

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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