Quick Answer

Tunnel Ignus is a rare Creature — Elemental from SOM (SOM) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tunnel Ignus MTG card

Tunnel Ignus

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Whenever a land enters under an opponent's control, if that player had another land enter the battlefield under their control this turn, this creature deals 3 damage to that player.

Fight mischief with mischief.

Card Stats

2/1 rare CMC: 2.0 SOM SOM 🎨 Scott Chou

Market Prices

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$0.61
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TCGPlayer
$5.98
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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$3.49
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Cardmarket
€0.48
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€4.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tunnel Ignus? Basics

Tunnel Ignus is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a land enters under an opponent's control, if that player had another land enter the battlefield under their control this turn, this creature deals 3 damage to that player."

How much mana does Tunnel Ignus cost to cast? Basics

Tunnel Ignus has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Tunnel Ignus's mana cost of {1}{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.

Tunnel Ignus has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Tunnel Ignus's current oracle text is: "Whenever a land enters under an opponent's control, if that player had another land enter the battlefield under their control this turn, this creature deals 3 damage to that player."

What is the current price of Tunnel Ignus? Pricing

The current market price for Tunnel Ignus is approximately $0.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.98 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.48 EUR.

Where can I buy Tunnel Ignus? Pricing

You can purchase Tunnel Ignus 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.

Tunnel Ignus normal: $0.61 | foil: $5.98

Is Tunnel Ignus legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tunnel Ignus in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tunnel Ignus legal in Modern? Legality

Tunnel Ignus is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Tunnel Ignus legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Tunnel Ignus 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 Tunnel Ignus legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tunnel Ignus in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tunnel Ignus legal in Legacy? Legality

Tunnel Ignus is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tunnel Ignus legal in Vintage? Legality

Tunnel Ignus 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 Tunnel Ignus legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tunnel Ignus 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 Tunnel Ignus from? Details

This printing of Tunnel Ignus is from SOM (SOM), with collector number 105.

Tunnel Ignus may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tunnel Ignus's rarity? Details

Tunnel Ignus is a rare card in SOM.

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

Who illustrated Tunnel Ignus? Details

Tunnel Ignus was illustrated by Scott Chou.

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

What is Tunnel Ignus's power and toughness? Details

Tunnel Ignus is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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