Quick Answer

Den of the Bugbear is a rare Land from AFR (AFR). Current price: $0.93 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Den of the Bugbear MTG card

Den of the Bugbear

Land

Card Text

If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R}. {3}{R}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/2 red Goblin creature with "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking." It's still a land.

Card Stats

rare AFR AFR 🎨 Johannes Voss

Market Prices

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$0.93
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$1.23
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$2.29
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$2.99
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€2.11
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€2.98
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Den of the Bugbear? Basics

Den of the Bugbear is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R}. {3}{R}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/2 red Goblin creature with "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking." It's still a land."

How much mana does Den of the Bugbear cost to cast? Basics

Den of the Bugbear 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.

Den of the Bugbear'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.

Den of the Bugbear 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.

Den of the Bugbear's current oracle text is: "If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {R}. {3}{R}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/2 red Goblin creature with "Whenever this creature attacks, create a 1/1 red Goblin creature token that's tapped and attacking." It's still a land."

What is the current price of Den of the Bugbear? Pricing

The current market price for Den of the Bugbear is approximately $0.93 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Den of the Bugbear? Pricing

You can purchase Den of the Bugbear 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.

Den of the Bugbear normal: $0.93 | foil: $1.23

Is Den of the Bugbear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Den of the Bugbear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Den of the Bugbear legal in Modern? Legality

Den of the Bugbear is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Den of the Bugbear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Den of the Bugbear 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 Den of the Bugbear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Den of the Bugbear is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Den of the Bugbear legal in Legacy? Legality

Den of the Bugbear is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Den of the Bugbear legal in Vintage? Legality

Den of the Bugbear 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 Den of the Bugbear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Den of the Bugbear 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 Den of the Bugbear from? Details

This printing of Den of the Bugbear is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 254.

Den of the Bugbear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Den of the Bugbear's rarity? Details

Den of the Bugbear is a rare card in AFR.

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

Who illustrated Den of the Bugbear? Details

Den of the Bugbear was illustrated by Johannes Voss.

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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