Quick Answer

Bison Whistle is a rare Artifact from TLE (TLE) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.32 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bison Whistle MTG card

Bison Whistle

Artifact

Card Text

{1}, {T}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a Bison card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If it's a creature card, you may reveal it and put it into your hand. Otherwise, you may put it into your graveyard.

"I knew a bison whistle would come in handy." —Aang

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 TLE TLE 🎨 Brandon L. Hunt

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.32
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TCGPlayer
$0.31
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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$1.99
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€1.12
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€0.49
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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 Bison Whistle? Basics

Bison Whistle is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}, {T}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a Bison card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If it's a creature card, you may reveal it and put it into your hand. Otherwise, you may put it into your graveyard."

How much mana does Bison Whistle cost to cast? Basics

Bison Whistle 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.

Bison Whistle'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.

Bison Whistle 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.

Bison Whistle's current oracle text is: "{1}, {T}: Look at the top card of your library. If it's a Bison card, you may put it onto the battlefield. If it's a creature card, you may reveal it and put it into your hand. Otherwise, you may put it into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Bison Whistle? Pricing

The current market price for Bison Whistle is approximately $0.32 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.31 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Bison Whistle? Pricing

You can purchase Bison Whistle 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.

Bison Whistle normal: $0.32 | foil: $0.31

Is Bison Whistle legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bison Whistle in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bison Whistle legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bison Whistle in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bison Whistle legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bison Whistle 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 Bison Whistle legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bison Whistle in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bison Whistle legal in Legacy? Legality

Bison Whistle is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bison Whistle legal in Vintage? Legality

Bison Whistle 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 Bison Whistle legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bison Whistle 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 Bison Whistle from? Details

This printing of Bison Whistle is from TLE (TLE), with collector number 131.

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

What is Bison Whistle's rarity? Details

Bison Whistle is a rare card in TLE.

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

Who illustrated Bison Whistle? Details

Bison Whistle was illustrated by Brandon L. Hunt.

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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