Quick Answer

Bone Sabres is a rare Artifact — Equipment from 40K (40K) costing {2}{G}. Current price: $4.75 USD. Legal in Commander.

Bone Sabres MTG card

Bone Sabres

Artifact — Equipment

Card Text

Whenever equipped creature attacks, put four +1/+1 counters on it. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)

Charged with psychic energy, the melee weapons of the Tyranid are far more than bone and chitin.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 40K 40K 🎨 David Auden Nash
Equip

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.75
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
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Card Kingdom
$8.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€3.39
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Cardmarket
€4.61
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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 Bone Sabres? Basics

Bone Sabres is a Artifact — Equipment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever equipped creature attacks, put four +1/+1 counters on it. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

How much mana does Bone Sabres cost to cast? Basics

Bone Sabres has a mana cost of {2}{G}, which equals 3.0 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.

Bone Sabres's mana cost of {2}{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.

Bone Sabres 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 Sabres's current oracle text is: "Whenever equipped creature attacks, put four +1/+1 counters on it. Equip {3} ({3}: Attach to target creature you control. Equip only as a sorcery.)"

What is the current price of Bone Sabres? Pricing

The current market price for Bone Sabres is approximately $4.75 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.39 EUR.

Where can I buy Bone Sabres? Pricing

You can purchase Bone Sabres 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 Sabres legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Bone Sabres legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Bone Sabres legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bone Sabres 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 Sabres legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Bone Sabres legal in Legacy? Legality

Bone Sabres is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bone Sabres legal in Vintage? Legality

Bone Sabres 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 Sabres legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Sabres 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 Sabres from? Details

This printing of Bone Sabres is from 40K (40K), with collector number 88.

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

What is Bone Sabres's rarity? Details

Bone Sabres is a rare card in 40K.

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

Who illustrated Bone Sabres? Details

Bone Sabres was illustrated by David Auden Nash.

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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