Quick Answer

Bandage is a common Instant from 10E (10E) costing {W}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bandage MTG card

Bandage

Instant

Card Text

Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Draw a card.

Life is measured in inches. To a healer, every one of those inches is precious.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 10E 10E 🎨 Rebecca Guay

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$6.43
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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$6.99
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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€5.15
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bandage? Basics

Bandage is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Draw a card."

How much mana does Bandage cost to cast? Basics

Bandage has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 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.

Bandage's mana cost of {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.

Bandage has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Bandage's current oracle text is: "Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to any target this turn. Draw a card."

What is the current price of Bandage? Pricing

The current market price for Bandage is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $6.43 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Bandage? Pricing

You can purchase Bandage 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.

Bandage normal: $0.25 | foil: $6.43

Is Bandage legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bandage in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bandage legal in Modern? Legality

Bandage is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bandage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bandage 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 Bandage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bandage in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bandage legal in Legacy? Legality

Bandage is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bandage legal in Vintage? Legality

Bandage 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 Bandage legal in Pauper? Legality

Bandage 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 Bandage from? Details

This printing of Bandage is from 10E (10E), with collector number 9.

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

What is Bandage's rarity? Details

Bandage is a common card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated Bandage? Details

Bandage was illustrated by Rebecca Guay.

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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