Sonic Burst
Instant · Common
Sonic Burst is currently worth about $0.17 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
As an additional cost to cast this spell, discard a card at random. Sonic Burst deals 4 damage to any target.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 1998
- Artist
- Brian Snõddy
Playability
#29752 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
You can’t discard more than once to target more than one creature (or player) or to do multiple amounts of damage to a single creature (or player).
— wotc, 2004-10-04
You pick the target before you know which card is going to be discarded.
— wotc, 2004-10-04
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beatdown Box Set | 46 | Common | $0.26 | — |
| Exodus | 103 | Common | $0.17 | — |
Price intelligence
Beatdown Box Set #46 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.26 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.26 – $0.26 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Sonic Burst worth?
Sonic Burst is currently worth about $0.17 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.17 to $0.26 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Sonic Burst printed in?
Sonic Burst has been printed in 2 sets, including Exodus, Beatdown Box Set.
Can I buy Sonic Burst on RareWell?
No copies of Sonic Burst are listed right now, but collectors list cards daily — and if you own one, you can list it for sale or trade in minutes, free.
Is Sonic Burst legal in Commander?
Yes — Sonic Burst is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Sonic Burst legal in Modern?
Sonic Burst is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Sonic Burst on the Reserved List?
No — Sonic Burst is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Sonic Burst?
Yes — Sonic Burst has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Exodus · Beatdown Box Set
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