Quick Answer

Bone Miser is a rare Creature — Zombie Wizard from C19 (C19) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $20.45 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bone Miser MTG card

Bone Miser

Creature — Zombie Wizard

Card Text

Whenever you discard a creature card, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. Whenever you discard a land card, add {B}{B}. Whenever you discard a noncreature, nonland card, draw a card.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 C19 C19 🎨 Antonio José Manzanedo

Market Prices

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$20.45
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Card Kingdom
$37.99
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€18.57
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€17.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bone Miser? Basics

Bone Miser is a Creature — Zombie Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you discard a creature card, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. Whenever you discard a land card, add {B}{B}. Whenever you discard a noncreature, nonland card, draw a card."

How much mana does Bone Miser cost to cast? Basics

Bone Miser has a mana cost of {4}{B}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Bone Miser's mana cost of {4}{B} 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 Miser has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Miser's current oracle text is: "Whenever you discard a creature card, create a 2/2 black Zombie creature token. Whenever you discard a land card, add {B}{B}. Whenever you discard a noncreature, nonland card, draw a card."

What is the current price of Bone Miser? Pricing

The current market price for Bone Miser is approximately $20.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €18.57 EUR.

Where can I buy Bone Miser? Pricing

You can purchase Bone Miser 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 Miser legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Bone Miser legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Bone Miser legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bone Miser 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 Miser legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Bone Miser legal in Legacy? Legality

Bone Miser is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bone Miser legal in Vintage? Legality

Bone Miser 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 Miser legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Miser 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 Bone Miser from? Details

This printing of Bone Miser is from C19 (C19), with collector number 15.

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

What is Bone Miser's rarity? Details

Bone Miser is a rare card in C19.

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

Who illustrated Bone Miser? Details

Bone Miser was illustrated by Antonio José Manzanedo.

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

What is Bone Miser's power and toughness? Details

Bone Miser is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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