Quick Answer

Bigfin Bouncer is a common Creature — Shark Pirate from FDN (FDN) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Bigfin Bouncer MTG card

Bigfin Bouncer

Creature — Shark Pirate

Card Text

When this creature enters, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand.

"You know how to swim, don't ya, chum?"

Card Stats

3/2 common CMC: 4.0 FDN FDN 🎨 Brent Hollowell

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.10
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bigfin Bouncer? Basics

Bigfin Bouncer is a Creature — Shark Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Bigfin Bouncer cost to cast? Basics

Bigfin Bouncer has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 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.

Bigfin Bouncer's mana cost of {3}{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.

Bigfin Bouncer has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Bigfin Bouncer's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, return target creature an opponent controls to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Bigfin Bouncer? Pricing

The current market price for Bigfin Bouncer is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Bigfin Bouncer? Pricing

You can purchase Bigfin Bouncer 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.

Bigfin Bouncer normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.12

Is Bigfin Bouncer legal in Standard? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Bigfin Bouncer legal in Modern? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bigfin Bouncer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer 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 Bigfin Bouncer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bigfin Bouncer legal in Legacy? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bigfin Bouncer legal in Vintage? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer 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 Bigfin Bouncer legal in Pauper? Legality

Bigfin Bouncer 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 Bigfin Bouncer from? Details

This printing of Bigfin Bouncer is from FDN (FDN), with collector number 31.

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

What is Bigfin Bouncer's rarity? Details

Bigfin Bouncer is a common card in FDN.

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

Who illustrated Bigfin Bouncer? Details

Bigfin Bouncer was illustrated by Brent Hollowell.

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

What is Bigfin Bouncer's power and toughness? Details

Bigfin Bouncer is a 3/2 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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