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Bowie Base One is a common Plane — Mars from WHO (WHO). Current price: $0.3 USD.

Bowie Base One MTG card

Bowie Base One

Plane — Mars

Card Text

At the beginning of your end step, goad target creature controlled by the player to your left. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever chaos ensues, target creature gains islandwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)

Card Stats

common WHO WHO 🎨 Calder Moore
Goad

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowie Base One? Basics

Bowie Base One is a Plane — Mars card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At the beginning of your end step, goad target creature controlled by the player to your left. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever chaos ensues, target creature gains islandwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

How much mana does Bowie Base One cost to cast? Basics

Bowie Base One has a mana cost of 0, which equals 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.

Bowie Base One's mana cost of 0 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.

Bowie Base One has a mana value of 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.

Bowie Base One's current oracle text is: "At the beginning of your end step, goad target creature controlled by the player to your left. (Until your next turn, that creature attacks each combat if able and attacks a player other than you if able.) Whenever chaos ensues, target creature gains islandwalk until end of turn. (It can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)"

What is the current price of Bowie Base One? Pricing

The current market price for Bowie Base One is approximately $0.3 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Bowie Base One? Pricing

You can purchase Bowie Base One 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 Bowie Base One legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bowie Base One legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bowie Base One legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Bowie Base One legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bowie Base One legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Bowie Base One legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One in Vintage is not available.

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 Bowie Base One legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bowie Base One 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 Bowie Base One from? Details

This printing of Bowie Base One is from WHO (WHO), with collector number 571.

Bowie Base One may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bowie Base One's rarity? Details

Bowie Base One is a common card in WHO.

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

Who illustrated Bowie Base One? Details

Bowie Base One was illustrated by Calder Moore.

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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