Quick Answer

Bone Flute is a uncommon Artifact from DRK (DRK) costing {3}. Current price: $0.87 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bone Flute MTG card

Bone Flute

Artifact

Card Text

{2}, {T}: All creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn.

After the Battle of Pitdown, Lady Ursnell fashioned the first such instrument out of Lord Ursnell's left leg.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 DRK DRK 🎨 Christopher Rush

Market Prices

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$0.87
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.77
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bone Flute? Basics

Bone Flute is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{2}, {T}: All creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn."

How much mana does Bone Flute cost to cast? Basics

Bone Flute has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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.

Bone Flute's mana cost of {3} 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.

Bone Flute 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.

Bone Flute's current oracle text is: "{2}, {T}: All creatures get -1/-0 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Bone Flute? Pricing

The current market price for Bone Flute is approximately $0.87 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.77 EUR.

Where can I buy Bone Flute? Pricing

You can purchase Bone Flute 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 Bone Flute legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Flute in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bone Flute legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Flute in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bone Flute legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bone Flute 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 Bone Flute legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Flute in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bone Flute legal in Legacy? Legality

Bone Flute is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bone Flute legal in Vintage? Legality

Bone Flute 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 Bone Flute legal in Pauper? Legality

Bone Flute 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 Bone Flute from? Details

This printing of Bone Flute is from DRK (DRK), with collector number 97.

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

What is Bone Flute's rarity? Details

Bone Flute is a uncommon card in DRK.

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

Who illustrated Bone Flute? Details

Bone Flute was illustrated by Christopher Rush.

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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