Quick Answer

Nezumi Bone-Reader is a uncommon Creature — Rat Shaman from CHK (CHK) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.38 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Nezumi Bone-Reader MTG card

Nezumi Bone-Reader

Creature — Rat Shaman

Card Text

{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery.

Four generations ago, old Split-Tail stole a bundle of scrolls from the Minamo School. Soon after, the first nezumi shamans were born.

Card Stats

1/1 uncommon CMC: 2.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

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$0.38
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$3.01
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$0.39
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$4.99
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€0.26
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€1.77
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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 Nezumi Bone-Reader? Basics

Nezumi Bone-Reader is a Creature — Rat Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery."

How much mana does Nezumi Bone-Reader cost to cast? Basics

Nezumi Bone-Reader has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Nezumi Bone-Reader's mana cost of {1}{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.

Nezumi Bone-Reader has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Nezumi Bone-Reader's current oracle text is: "{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player discards a card. Activate only as a sorcery."

What is the current price of Nezumi Bone-Reader? Pricing

The current market price for Nezumi Bone-Reader is approximately $0.38 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.01 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.26 EUR.

Where can I buy Nezumi Bone-Reader? Pricing

You can purchase Nezumi Bone-Reader 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.

Nezumi Bone-Reader normal: $0.38 | foil: $3.01

Is Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Nezumi Bone-Reader in Standard is not available.

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

Is Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Modern? Legality

Nezumi Bone-Reader is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Nezumi Bone-Reader 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 Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Nezumi Bone-Reader in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Legacy? Legality

Nezumi Bone-Reader is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Vintage? Legality

Nezumi Bone-Reader 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 Nezumi Bone-Reader legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Nezumi Bone-Reader 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 Nezumi Bone-Reader from? Details

This printing of Nezumi Bone-Reader is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 127.

Nezumi Bone-Reader may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Nezumi Bone-Reader's rarity? Details

Nezumi Bone-Reader is a uncommon card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Nezumi Bone-Reader? Details

Nezumi Bone-Reader was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Nezumi Bone-Reader's power and toughness? Details

Nezumi Bone-Reader is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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