Quick Answer

Boulder Salvo is a common Sorcery from OGW (OGW) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Boulder Salvo MTG card

Boulder Salvo

Sorcery

Card Text

Surge {1}{R} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.) Boulder Salvo deals 4 damage to target creature.

"If someone claims the sky is falling, I listen." —Yon Basrel, Oran-Rief survivalist

Card Stats

common CMC: 5.0 OGW OGW 🎨 Vincent Proce
Surge

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.18
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.06
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boulder Salvo? Basics

Boulder Salvo is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Surge {1}{R} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.) Boulder Salvo deals 4 damage to target creature."

How much mana does Boulder Salvo cost to cast? Basics

Boulder Salvo has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Boulder Salvo's mana cost of {4}{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.

Boulder Salvo 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.

Boulder Salvo's current oracle text is: "Surge {1}{R} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.) Boulder Salvo deals 4 damage to target creature."

What is the current price of Boulder Salvo? Pricing

The current market price for Boulder Salvo is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Boulder Salvo? Pricing

You can purchase Boulder Salvo 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.

Boulder Salvo normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.18

Is Boulder Salvo legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Boulder Salvo in Standard is not available.

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

Is Boulder Salvo legal in Modern? Legality

Boulder Salvo is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Boulder Salvo legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Boulder Salvo 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 Boulder Salvo legal in Pioneer? Legality

Boulder Salvo is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Boulder Salvo legal in Legacy? Legality

Boulder Salvo is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Boulder Salvo legal in Vintage? Legality

Boulder Salvo 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 Boulder Salvo legal in Pauper? Legality

Boulder Salvo 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 Boulder Salvo from? Details

This printing of Boulder Salvo is from OGW (OGW), with collector number 102.

Boulder Salvo may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Boulder Salvo's rarity? Details

Boulder Salvo is a common card in OGW.

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

Who illustrated Boulder Salvo? Details

Boulder Salvo was illustrated by Vincent Proce.

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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