Quick Answer

Kaboom! is a rare Sorcery from ONS (ONS) costing {4}{R}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Commander.

Kaboom! MTG card

Kaboom!

Sorcery

Card Text

Choose any number of target players or planeswalkers. For each of them, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card, Kaboom! deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that player or planeswalker, then you put the revealed cards on the bottom of your library in any order.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 ONS ONS 🎨 Glen Angus

Market Prices

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$0.45
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TCGPlayer
$4.28
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Card Kingdom
$0.99
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$10.99
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€0.40
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€4.74
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaboom!? Basics

Kaboom! is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose any number of target players or planeswalkers. For each of them, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card, Kaboom! deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that player or planeswalker, then you put the revealed cards on the bottom of your library in any order."

How much mana does Kaboom! cost to cast? Basics

Kaboom! has a mana cost of {4}{R}, which equals 5.0 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.

Kaboom!'s mana cost of {4}{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.

Kaboom! has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Kaboom!'s current oracle text is: "Choose any number of target players or planeswalkers. For each of them, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a nonland card, Kaboom! deals damage equal to that card's mana value to that player or planeswalker, then you put the revealed cards on the bottom of your library in any order."

What is the current price of Kaboom!? Pricing

The current market price for Kaboom! is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $4.28 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.4 EUR.

Where can I buy Kaboom!? Pricing

You can purchase Kaboom! 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.

Kaboom! normal: $0.45 | foil: $4.28

Is Kaboom! legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Kaboom! in Standard is not available.

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

Is Kaboom! legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Kaboom! in Modern is not available.

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

Is Kaboom! legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Kaboom! 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 Kaboom! legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Kaboom! in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Kaboom! legal in Legacy? Legality

Kaboom! is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Kaboom! legal in Vintage? Legality

Kaboom! 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 Kaboom! legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Kaboom! 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 Kaboom! from? Details

This printing of Kaboom! is from ONS (ONS), with collector number 214.

Kaboom! may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Kaboom!'s rarity? Details

Kaboom! is a rare card in ONS.

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

Who illustrated Kaboom!? Details

Kaboom! was illustrated by Glen Angus.

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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