The history and gameplay of Burnt Offering from the 1995 Ice Age expansion. A key instant card for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players.
Burnt Offering
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Ice Age
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Released in 1995, Burnt Offering is a notable Instant card from the Ice Age expansion, identified as card number 116 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed by Daniel Gelon, this Common rarity card features a mana cost of one black mana and serves as a powerful resource accelerator. The card’s unique mechanic allows players to sacrifice a creature to generate a flexible amount of black or red mana, equal to that creature’s mana value. This functionality has made it a favorite among players for fueling high-cost spells in formats where it remains legal. Burnt Offering stands out as a functional piece of that legacy, appealing to those who value both aesthetic and mechanical significance. Whether you are hunting to complete the Ice Age checklist or seeking a versatile card for your collection, this release offers a tangible connection to the game’s evolution. The enduring appeal of Burnt Offering lies in its clever design and the strategic possibilities it unlocks, making it a cherished item for both seasoned veterans and new collectors alike.
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Burnt Offering
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Daniel Gelon
Card Stock
English
{B}
Instant
B
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As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Add X mana in any combination of {B} and/or {R}, where X is the sacrificed creature's mana value.
"My foes serve me twice: in dying, and in death." —Lim-Dûl, the Necromancer