Quick Answer

Death Bomb is a common Instant from PLS (PLS) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Commander.

Death Bomb MTG card

Death Bomb

Instant

Card Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. Its controller loses 2 life.

There's no higher honor in Phyrexia than dying for Yawgmoth's glorious vision.

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 PLS PLS 🎨 Dan Frazier

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.13
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TCGPlayer
$0.66
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.05
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Cardmarket
€0.53
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death Bomb? Basics

Death Bomb is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. Its controller loses 2 life."

How much mana does Death Bomb cost to cast? Basics

Death Bomb has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Death Bomb's mana cost of {3}{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.

Death Bomb has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Death Bomb's current oracle text is: "As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature. Destroy target nonblack creature. It can't be regenerated. Its controller loses 2 life."

What is the current price of Death Bomb? Pricing

The current market price for Death Bomb is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.05 EUR.

Where can I buy Death Bomb? Pricing

You can purchase Death Bomb 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.

Death Bomb normal: $0.13 | foil: $0.66

Is Death Bomb legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Death Bomb in Standard is not available.

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

Is Death Bomb legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Death Bomb in Modern is not available.

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

Is Death Bomb legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Death Bomb 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 Death Bomb legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Death Bomb in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Death Bomb legal in Legacy? Legality

Death Bomb is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Death Bomb legal in Vintage? Legality

Death Bomb 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 Death Bomb legal in Pauper? Legality

Death Bomb 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 Death Bomb from? Details

This printing of Death Bomb is from PLS (PLS), with collector number 41.

Death Bomb may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Death Bomb's rarity? Details

Death Bomb is a common card in PLS.

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

Who illustrated Death Bomb? Details

Death Bomb was illustrated by Dan Frazier.

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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