Quick Answer

Bonebind Orator is a common Creature — Squirrel Warlock Bard from BLB (BLB) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Bonebind Orator MTG card

Bonebind Orator

Creature — Squirrel Warlock Bard

Card Text

{3}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Return another target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

A great actor can breathe new life into old material.

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 2.0 BLB BLB 🎨 Tuan Duong Chu

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.07
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.03
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bonebind Orator? Basics

Bonebind Orator is a Creature — Squirrel Warlock Bard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Return another target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Bonebind Orator cost to cast? Basics

Bonebind Orator has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Bonebind Orator's mana cost of {1}{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.

Bonebind Orator 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.

Bonebind Orator's current oracle text is: "{3}{B}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Return another target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Bonebind Orator? Pricing

The current market price for Bonebind Orator is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.07 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.03 EUR.

Where can I buy Bonebind Orator? Pricing

You can purchase Bonebind Orator 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.

Bonebind Orator normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.07

Is Bonebind Orator legal in Standard? Legality

Bonebind Orator is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Bonebind Orator legal in Modern? Legality

Bonebind Orator is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bonebind Orator legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bonebind Orator 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 Bonebind Orator legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bonebind Orator is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bonebind Orator legal in Legacy? Legality

Bonebind Orator is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bonebind Orator legal in Vintage? Legality

Bonebind Orator 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 Bonebind Orator legal in Pauper? Legality

Bonebind Orator 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 Bonebind Orator from? Details

This printing of Bonebind Orator is from BLB (BLB), with collector number 84.

Bonebind Orator may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bonebind Orator's rarity? Details

Bonebind Orator is a common card in BLB.

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

Who illustrated Bonebind Orator? Details

Bonebind Orator was illustrated by Tuan Duong Chu.

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

What is Bonebind Orator's power and toughness? Details

Bonebind Orator 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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