Quick Answer

Sunfire Balm is a uncommon Instant from ONS (ONS) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Sunfire Balm MTG card

Sunfire Balm

Instant

Card Text

Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Cycling {1}{W} ({1}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Monte Michael Moore
Cycling

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.39
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.02
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.48
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunfire Balm? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Cycling {1}{W} ({1}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn."

How much mana does Sunfire Balm cost to cast? Basics

Sunfire Balm has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Sunfire Balm's mana cost of {2}{W} 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.

Sunfire Balm 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.

Sunfire Balm's current oracle text is: "Prevent the next 4 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Cycling {1}{W} ({1}{W}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn."

What is the current price of Sunfire Balm? Pricing

The current market price for Sunfire Balm is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Sunfire Balm? Pricing

You can purchase Sunfire Balm 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.

Sunfire Balm normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.39

Is Sunfire Balm legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Sunfire Balm in Standard is not available.

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

Is Sunfire Balm legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Sunfire Balm in Modern is not available.

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

Is Sunfire Balm legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Sunfire Balm 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 Sunfire Balm legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Sunfire Balm in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Sunfire Balm legal in Legacy? Legality

Sunfire Balm is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Sunfire Balm legal in Vintage? Legality

Sunfire Balm 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 Sunfire Balm legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Sunfire Balm 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 Sunfire Balm from? Details

This printing of Sunfire Balm is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 56.

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

What is Sunfire Balm's rarity? Details

Sunfire Balm is a uncommon card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Sunfire Balm? Details

Sunfire Balm was illustrated by Monte Michael Moore.

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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