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Bind // Liberate is a rare Instant from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.68 USD.

Bind // Liberate MTG card

Bind // Liberate

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Card Text

Counter target activated ability. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.) Draw a card.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Talia Armato-Helle

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bind // Liberate? Basics

Bind // Liberate is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target activated ability. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.) Draw a card."

How much mana does Bind // Liberate cost to cast? Basics

Bind // Liberate has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 4.0 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.

Bind // Liberate'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.

Bind // Liberate 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.

Bind // Liberate's current oracle text is: "Counter target activated ability. (Mana abilities can't be targeted.) Draw a card."

What is the current price of Bind // Liberate? Pricing

The current market price for Bind // Liberate is approximately $0.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.79 EUR.

Where can I buy Bind // Liberate? Pricing

You can purchase Bind // Liberate 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 Bind // Liberate legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bind // Liberate legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bind // Liberate legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate in Commander is not available.

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

Is Bind // Liberate legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bind // Liberate legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Bind // Liberate legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate in Vintage is not available.

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 Bind // Liberate legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bind // Liberate 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 Bind // Liberate from? Details

This printing of Bind // Liberate is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 88.

Bind // Liberate may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bind // Liberate's rarity? Details

Bind // Liberate is a rare card in CMB1.

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

Who illustrated Bind // Liberate? Details

Bind // Liberate was illustrated by Talia Armato-Helle.

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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