The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Invasion card Soul Burn (124s) is a Chinese-language foil sorcery featuring black mana mechanics.
Soul Burn
2000 • Magic: The Gathering • Invasion
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Description
The 2000 Magic: The Gathering Invasion release includes the card Soul Burn, designated as card number 124s. This print is a foil version printed in Chinese, representing the diverse international distribution of the set. The card functions as a black sorcery with a mana cost of {X}{2}{B} and a mana value of 3. Its text box indicates that players spend only black and/or red mana on X to deal X damage to any target. The effect also allows the player to gain life equal to the damage dealt, capped by the amount of black mana spent, the target's life total or loyalty, or a creature's toughness. Artist Andrew Goldhawk created the illustration for this card, which remains a distinct piece of the Invasion era for collectors. The 124s identifier places it within the base checklist, distinguishing it from insert subsets or alternate versions. Collectors interested in the Invasion block or black sorcery cards often look for this card number and language combination to build comprehensive collections. The foil treatment adds a reflective quality to the card surface, making it visually distinct from the non-foil base print. The card is a foil Chinese-language release from the 2000 Invasion set. Completing a set of Magic: The Gathering cards often involves sourcing specific language variants and finishes like this foil Chinese release. The card's rules text provides a strategic option for damage and life gain, appealing to players who enjoy black mana strategies.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Soul Burn
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Andrew Goldhawk
Card Stock
Chinese
Foil
{X}{2}{B}
Sorcery
B
Card Text
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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 {B} 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.
FAQ
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What is the mana cost of Soul Burn in Magic: The Gathering?
Soul Burn has a mana cost of {X}{2}{B}, requiring two generic black mana, one black mana, and an additional X amount of black or red mana.
Who illustrated the Soul Burn card from the Invasion set?
The artwork for Soul Burn was created by artist Andrew Goldhawk, who contributed to several cards in the Magic: The Gathering Invasion expansion.
Is Soul Burn a foil card in the Invasion set?
Yes, the 124s version of Soul Burn is a foil card, meaning it has a reflective surface treatment that distinguishes it from the standard non-foil base print.
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