Spreading Flames
EMNEldritch Moon/#143/2016Uncommon
Colour IDMV 7
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.04
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.07
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.07TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 12.5%90d▼ 30.0%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.07
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.07
Eldritch Moon
- Down 12.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 30% below its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 329% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Spreading Flames deals 6 damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (2)
wotc13 Jul 2016
If Spreading Flames has multiple targets, and some, but not all, are illegal targets when Spreading Flames tries to resolve, Spreading Flames will still deal damage to the remaining legal targets according to the original damage division. If all the targets are illegal, the spell won’t resolve.
wotc13 Jul 2016
You announce how the damage will be divided as part of casting Spreading Flames. Each chosen target must receive at least 1 damage.
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About this card
Spreading Flames
Spreading Flames is an Instant, with mana cost {6}{R} (mana value 7).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.07 (down 12.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Spreading Flames FAQ
How much is Spreading Flames worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Spreading Flames is $0.07. It is down 12.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.07 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Spreading Flames?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Eldritch Moon at $0.07 on TCGplayer.
What set was Spreading Flames first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from EMN #143, released 2016-07-22.
Is there a foil version of Spreading Flames?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.30 versus $0.07 for nonfoil, which is 329% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Spreading Flames legal in Commander?
Yes, Spreading Flames is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spreading Flames legal in Modern?
Yes, Spreading Flames is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Spreading Flames legal in Standard?
Spreading Flames is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Spreading Flames do?
Spreading Flames is an Instant with mana cost {6}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Spreading Flames deals 6 damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures.".