Quick Answer

Bag of Tricks is a rare Artifact from AFC (AFC) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.16 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bag of Tricks MTG card

Bag of Tricks

Artifact

Card Text

{4}{G}, {T}: Roll a d8. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card with mana value equal to the result. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

From fuzzy to ferocious in an instant.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Jakub Kasper

Market Prices

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$0.16
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$0.49
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€0.17
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bag of Tricks? Basics

Bag of Tricks is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{4}{G}, {T}: Roll a d8. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card with mana value equal to the result. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Bag of Tricks cost to cast? Basics

Bag of Tricks has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Bag of Tricks's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Bag of Tricks 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.

Bag of Tricks's current oracle text is: "{4}{G}, {T}: Roll a d8. Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card with mana value equal to the result. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Bag of Tricks? Pricing

The current market price for Bag of Tricks is approximately $0.16 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Bag of Tricks? Pricing

You can purchase Bag of Tricks 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 Bag of Tricks legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bag of Tricks in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bag of Tricks legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bag of Tricks in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bag of Tricks legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bag of Tricks 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 Bag of Tricks legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bag of Tricks in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bag of Tricks legal in Legacy? Legality

Bag of Tricks is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bag of Tricks legal in Vintage? Legality

Bag of Tricks 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 Bag of Tricks legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bag of Tricks 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 Bag of Tricks from? Details

This printing of Bag of Tricks is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 37.

Bag of Tricks may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bag of Tricks's rarity? Details

Bag of Tricks is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Bag of Tricks? Details

Bag of Tricks was illustrated by Jakub Kasper.

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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