Quick Answer

Animal Boneyard is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from ODY (ODY) costing {2}{W}. Current price: $0.33 USD. Legal in Commander.

Animal Boneyard MTG card

Animal Boneyard

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant land Enchanted land has "{T}, Sacrifice a creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness."

"The animal spirits are the Ancestor's grandchildren. Remember them." —Mystic elder

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ODY ODY 🎨 Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Enchant

Market Prices

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$0.33
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TCGPlayer
$3.02
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.30
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Cardmarket
€2.36
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Animal Boneyard? Basics

Animal Boneyard is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant land Enchanted land has "{T}, Sacrifice a creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness.""

How much mana does Animal Boneyard cost to cast? Basics

Animal Boneyard has a mana cost of {2}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Animal Boneyard's mana cost of {2}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Animal Boneyard has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Animal Boneyard's current oracle text is: "Enchant land Enchanted land has "{T}, Sacrifice a creature: You gain life equal to the sacrificed creature's toughness.""

What is the current price of Animal Boneyard? Pricing

The current market price for Animal Boneyard is approximately $0.33 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.02 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Animal Boneyard? Pricing

You can purchase Animal Boneyard from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Animal Boneyard normal: $0.33 | foil: $3.02

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Boneyard in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Boneyard in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Animal Boneyard is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Boneyard in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Legacy? Legality

Animal Boneyard is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Vintage? Legality

Animal Boneyard is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Animal Boneyard legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Animal Boneyard in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Animal Boneyard from? Details

This printing of Animal Boneyard is from ODY (ODY), with collector number 4.

Animal Boneyard may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Animal Boneyard's rarity? Details

Animal Boneyard is a uncommon card in ODY.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Animal Boneyard? Details

Animal Boneyard was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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