Viewing offers in Near Mint condition
Searing Barb
Oracle Text
Searing Barb deals 2 damage to any target. If it's a creature, it can't block this turn. Incubate 1. (Create an Incubator token with a +1/+1 counter on it and "{2}: Transform this token." It transforms into a 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.)
Card Details
Mana CostCharacter Background
Searing Barb is a clean, aggressive red common that fits best in tempo and midrange-leaning aggro decks, where every point of damage and every lost blocker matters. At three mana, it does a respectable job of either finishing off a creature or sending two damage upstairs, and the “can’t block this turn” rider often turns a merely efficient spell into a real tempo swing by clearing the way for an attack. The Incubate 1 bonus adds subtle value, especially in red-based artifact or sacrifice shells where a future Phyrexian body can matter more than it first appears. In March of the Machine, that small token can help you stock the board while you keep pressing life totals, making the card especially appealing in decks that want to curve out and never fall behind. Pair it with combat tricks, proliferate, or sacrifice payoffs to maximize both the immediate pressure and the latent token value.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini
Buy from sellers
Peer-to-peer marketplace offers
Have a copy to sell?
List it in under a minute and reach buyers already browsing this page.
List Searing Barb
Set your condition, quantity, and price. Your listing appears in the offers table above as soon as you publish it.
- No listing fees — CardFlippr takes a small cut only when your card sells.
- Buyers message you directly through CardFlippr to arrange payment and shipping.
- Pricing is suggested from the last 30 days of market activity, but you're always in control.
Public Decks Using This Card
No public decks are currently using this card.
Character Background
Searing Barb is a clean, aggressive red common that fits best in tempo and midrange-leaning aggro decks, where every point of damage and every lost blocker matters. At three mana, it does a respectable job of either finishing off a creature or sending two damage upstairs, and the “can’t block this turn” rider often turns a merely efficient spell into a real tempo swing by clearing the way for an attack. The Incubate 1 bonus adds subtle value, especially in red-based artifact or sacrifice shells where a future Phyrexian body can matter more than it first appears. In March of the Machine, that small token can help you stock the board while you keep pressing life totals, making the card especially appealing in decks that want to curve out and never fall behind. Pair it with combat tricks, proliferate, or sacrifice payoffs to maximize both the immediate pressure and the latent token value.
Generated using gpt-5.4-mini · Updated at 2026-08-21 20:10:45 UTC