Scalding Tarn Proxy
Land · Modern Horizons 2 · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (11)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Guests | 112 | 2025-04-11 | $72.05 |
| Special Guests | 117 | 2025-04-11 | $405 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 439 | 2021-06-18 | $44.81 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 478 | 2021-06-18 | $40.56 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 254 | 2021-06-18 | $38.49 |
| Modern Horizons 2 Promos | 254s | 2021-05-06 | $42.18 |
| Zendikar Rising Expeditions | 7 | 2020-09-25 | $52.52 |
| Secret Lair: Ultimate Edition | 2 | 2020-06-12 | $48.27 |
| Modern Masters 2017 | 244 | 2017-03-17 | $41.55 |
| Zendikar Expeditions | 22 | 2015-10-02 | $336 |
| Zendikar | 223 | 2009-10-02 | $41.47 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Scalding Tarn cost?
Around $38.49 on the open market for the Modern Horizons 2 printing (price snapshot 2026-07-21; live prices move daily).
How much does a Scalding Tarn proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Scalding Tarn proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.