Quick Answer

Augur of Bolas is a uncommon Creature — Merfolk Wizard from C13 (C13) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Augur of Bolas MTG card

Augur of Bolas

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Card Text

When this creature enters, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an instant or sorcery card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

1/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 C13 C13 🎨 Slawomir Maniak

Market Prices

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$0.24
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$0.35
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€0.31
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€0.40
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Augur of Bolas? Basics

Augur of Bolas is a Creature — Merfolk Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an instant or sorcery card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Augur of Bolas cost to cast? Basics

Augur of Bolas has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Augur of Bolas's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Augur of Bolas has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Augur of Bolas's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, look at the top three cards of your library. You may reveal an instant or sorcery card from among them and put it into your hand. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Augur of Bolas? Pricing

The current market price for Augur of Bolas is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.31 EUR.

Where can I buy Augur of Bolas? Pricing

You can purchase Augur of Bolas 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.

Is Augur of Bolas legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Augur of Bolas in Standard is not available.

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

Is Augur of Bolas legal in Modern? Legality

Augur of Bolas is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Augur of Bolas legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Augur of Bolas 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 Augur of Bolas legal in Pioneer? Legality

Augur of Bolas is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Augur of Bolas legal in Legacy? Legality

Augur of Bolas is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Augur of Bolas legal in Vintage? Legality

Augur of Bolas 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 Augur of Bolas legal in Pauper? Legality

Augur of Bolas is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Augur of Bolas from? Details

This printing of Augur of Bolas is from C13 (C13), with collector number 30.

Augur of Bolas may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Augur of Bolas's rarity? Details

Augur of Bolas is a uncommon card in C13.

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

Who illustrated Augur of Bolas? Details

Augur of Bolas was illustrated by Slawomir Maniak.

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

What is Augur of Bolas's power and toughness? Details

Augur of Bolas is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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