Quick Answer

Intimidation Bolt is a uncommon Instant from ARB (ARB) costing {1}{R}{W}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Intimidation Bolt MTG card

Intimidation Bolt

Instant

Card Text

Intimidation Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature. Other creatures can't attack this turn.

For hours afterward, all they could see was the grisly silhouette of their master, screaming.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 ARB ARB 🎨 Michael Bruinsma

Market Prices

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$0.45
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TCGPlayer
$0.95
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$0.99
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$4.99
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Cardmarket
€0.23
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€1.61
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Intimidation Bolt? Basics

Intimidation Bolt is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Intimidation Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature. Other creatures can't attack this turn."

How much mana does Intimidation Bolt cost to cast? Basics

Intimidation Bolt has a mana cost of {1}{R}{W}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, W 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.

Intimidation Bolt's mana cost of {1}{R}{W} 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.

Intimidation Bolt 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.

Intimidation Bolt's current oracle text is: "Intimidation Bolt deals 3 damage to target creature. Other creatures can't attack this turn."

What is the current price of Intimidation Bolt? Pricing

The current market price for Intimidation Bolt is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.95 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.23 EUR.

Where can I buy Intimidation Bolt? Pricing

You can purchase Intimidation Bolt 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.

Intimidation Bolt normal: $0.45 | foil: $0.95

Is Intimidation Bolt legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Intimidation Bolt in Standard is not available.

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

Is Intimidation Bolt legal in Modern? Legality

Intimidation Bolt is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Intimidation Bolt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Intimidation Bolt 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 Intimidation Bolt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Intimidation Bolt in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Intimidation Bolt legal in Legacy? Legality

Intimidation Bolt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Intimidation Bolt legal in Vintage? Legality

Intimidation Bolt 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 Intimidation Bolt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Intimidation Bolt 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 Intimidation Bolt from? Details

This printing of Intimidation Bolt is from ARB (ARB), with collector number 99.

Intimidation Bolt may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Intimidation Bolt's rarity? Details

Intimidation Bolt is a uncommon card in ARB.

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

Who illustrated Intimidation Bolt? Details

Intimidation Bolt was illustrated by Michael Bruinsma.

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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