Quick Answer

Broadside Bombardiers is a rare Creature — Goblin Pirate from AA3 (AA3) costing {2}{R}. Legal in Commander.

Broadside Bombardiers MTG card

Broadside Bombardiers

Creature — Goblin Pirate

Card Text

Menace, haste Boast — Sacrifice another creature or artifact: This creature deals damage equal to 2 plus the sacrificed permanent's mana value to any target. (Activate only if this creature attacked this turn and only once each turn.)

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 AA3 AA3 🎨 Tomek Larek
Boast Haste Menace

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broadside Bombardiers? Basics

Broadside Bombardiers is a Creature — Goblin Pirate card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace, haste Boast — Sacrifice another creature or artifact: This creature deals damage equal to 2 plus the sacrificed permanent's mana value to any target. (Activate only if this creature attacked this turn and only once each turn.)"

How much mana does Broadside Bombardiers cost to cast? Basics

Broadside Bombardiers has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 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.

Broadside Bombardiers's mana cost of {2}{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.

Broadside Bombardiers 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.

Broadside Bombardiers's current oracle text is: "Menace, haste Boast — Sacrifice another creature or artifact: This creature deals damage equal to 2 plus the sacrificed permanent's mana value to any target. (Activate only if this creature attacked this turn and only once each turn.)"

What is the current price of Broadside Bombardiers? Pricing

Price data for Broadside Bombardiers is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Broadside Bombardiers? Pricing

You can purchase Broadside Bombardiers 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 Broadside Bombardiers legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Broadside Bombardiers in Standard is not available.

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

Is Broadside Bombardiers legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Broadside Bombardiers in Modern is not available.

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

Is Broadside Bombardiers legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Broadside Bombardiers 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 Broadside Bombardiers legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Broadside Bombardiers in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Broadside Bombardiers legal in Legacy? Legality

Broadside Bombardiers is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Broadside Bombardiers legal in Vintage? Legality

Broadside Bombardiers 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 Broadside Bombardiers legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Broadside Bombardiers 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 Broadside Bombardiers from? Details

This printing of Broadside Bombardiers is from AA3 (AA3), with collector number 11.

Broadside Bombardiers may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Broadside Bombardiers's rarity? Details

Broadside Bombardiers is a rare card in AA3.

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

Who illustrated Broadside Bombardiers? Details

Broadside Bombardiers was illustrated by Tomek Larek.

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

What is Broadside Bombardiers's power and toughness? Details

Broadside Bombardiers 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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