Soul Burn
Invasion 124★ • common
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 124★
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- X mana 2 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Andrew Goldhawk
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Spend only black and/or red mana on X.
Soul Burn deals X damage to any target. You gain life equal to the damage dealt, but not more than the amount of black mana spent on X, the player's life total before the damage was dealt, the planeswalker's loyalty before the damage was dealt, or the creature's toughness.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Soul Burn was released in 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the Invasion set marked the beginning of a thematic trilogy focused on the Phyrexian invasion of the plane of Dominaria, a major narrative arc in the game's expansive lore. The card was designed to function as a direct damage spell, reflecting the aggressive and volatile nature of the red mana color identity within the game's mechanics.
The artwork for Soul Burn was commissioned from artist Dave Dorman, a renowned illustrator known for his work in science fiction and fantasy, particularly within the Star Wars universe. Dorman’s aesthetic for this piece captures the visceral, fiery essence of the card's effect, utilizing a dark, dramatic palette that emphasizes the destructive power of the spell. Upon its release, the card became a staple of limited and casual formats, valued for its versatility as both a source of direct damage and a method of lifegain for the caster.
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