Quick Answer

Bolt Hound is a uncommon Creature — Elemental Dog from J22 (J22) costing {2}{R}. Current price: $0.22 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bolt Hound MTG card

Bolt Hound

Creature — Elemental Dog

Card Text

Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.) Whenever this creature attacks, other creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn.

Its spark is worse than its bite.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 J22 J22 🎨 Forrest Imel
Haste

Market Prices

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bolt Hound? Basics

Bolt Hound is a Creature — Elemental Dog card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.) Whenever this creature attacks, other creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Bolt Hound cost to cast? Basics

Bolt Hound has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Bolt Hound's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Bolt Hound has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Bolt Hound's current oracle text is: "Haste (This creature can attack and {T} as soon as it comes under your control.) Whenever this creature attacks, other creatures you control get +1/+0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Bolt Hound? Pricing

The current market price for Bolt Hound is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Bolt Hound? Pricing

You can purchase Bolt Hound 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 Bolt Hound legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bolt Hound in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bolt Hound legal in Modern? Legality

Bolt Hound is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bolt Hound legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bolt Hound 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 Bolt Hound legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bolt Hound is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bolt Hound legal in Legacy? Legality

Bolt Hound is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bolt Hound legal in Vintage? Legality

Bolt Hound 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 Bolt Hound legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bolt Hound 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 Bolt Hound from? Details

This printing of Bolt Hound is from J22 (J22), with collector number 504.

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

What is Bolt Hound's rarity? Details

Bolt Hound is a uncommon card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Bolt Hound? Details

Bolt Hound was illustrated by Forrest Imel.

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

What is Bolt Hound's power and toughness? Details

Bolt Hound is a 2/2 creature.

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

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