Magic: The Gathering

Scalding Salamander

Exodus 100 • uncommon

Set: Exodus
Collector number: 100
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Terese Nielsen
Market price: $0.26

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$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.23 – $0.28 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Scalding Salamander is a creature card that stands as a notable inclusion within the Exodus set. As an uncommon card, it holds a distinct position in the collection that balances accessibility with the curated artistry provided by Terese Nielsen.

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What it does

Whenever this creature attacks, you may have it deal 1 damage to each creature without flying defending player controls.

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

The Scalding Salamander was released in 1998 as part of the Exodus expansion, the final set in the Rath Cycle for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Created by Wizards of the Coast, the set was designed to introduce complex mechanics such as the 'buyback' ability, which allowed players to return cards to their hand after use, influencing the tactical landscape of the game during the late nineties.

The artwork for this card was commissioned by Terese Nielsen, a prominent illustrator in the Magic: The Gathering community known for her distinct, evocative style. Nielsen sought to capture the elemental, volatile nature of the creature through her characteristically fluid linework and vivid use of color, resulting in an image that became iconic for its portrayal of heat and kinetic energy within the game's creature roster.

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About Scalding Salamander

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