Scorching Dragonfire

{1}{R} · Instant

Scorching Dragonfire deals 3 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead.

Rulings (3)

Oct 4, 2019 · Scorching Dragonfire's replacement effect will exile the target creature or planeswalker if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage. It applies to the target creature or planeswalker even if Scorching Dragonfire deals no damage to it (most likely due to a prevention effect).

Jun 23, 2020 · Scorching Dragonfire's replacement effect will exile the target creature or planeswalker if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage.

Sep 20, 2024 · Scorching Dragonfire's replacement effect will exile the target creature or planeswalker if it would die this turn for any reason, not just due to lethal damage.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardLegal

PauperLegal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

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No qualifying decks played Scorching Dragonfire in the last 30 days. Tournament coverage starts Jun 1, 2026.

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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