Magic: The Gathering

Burnout

Alliances 68 • uncommon

Set: Alliances
Collector number: 68
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Mike Raabe
Market price: $1.52

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What it's worth

$1.52market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.63 – $1.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon instant from the Alliances set, Burnout serves as a specialized tool for players looking to manipulate the flow of magical exchanges. Its role as an instant allows for precise timing, making it a thoughtful inclusion for those who value tactical flexibility in their collection.

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Card face

What it does

Counter target instant spell if it's blue.

Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

"GOTCHA!"— Jaya Ballard, Task Mage

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Burnout was released in 1996 as part of the Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Alliances was designed as a thematic sequel to the Ice Age set, aiming to deepen the tactical options available to players through an emphasis on narrow, highly specialized effects. The set is remembered for its distinct visual aesthetic and its role in bridging the early experimental era of the game with more structured competitive play.

The card’s illustration was created by artist Mike Raabe, whose work for the set leaned into the stark, high-fantasy tone typical of mid-nineties Magic. By design, the card functions as an instant that targets red spells, reflecting the game's focus on color-specific mechanical counters. Upon its release, it was regarded by the player base as a situational utility tool, typical of the uncommon rarity tier that sought to provide players with specific answers for complex deck-building challenges.

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About Burnout

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