Quick Answer

Obliterating Bolt is a uncommon Sorcery from BRO (BRO) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Obliterating Bolt MTG card

Obliterating Bolt

Sorcery

Card Text

Obliterating Bolt deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead.

In desperation, Pero called on his memory of a lightning storm that nearly killed his family. When he opened his eyes, only smoke and dust remained.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Campbell White

Market Prices

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$0.29
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
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Card Kingdom
$0.59
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$0.99
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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€0.37
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Obliterating Bolt? Basics

Obliterating Bolt is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Obliterating Bolt deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead."

How much mana does Obliterating Bolt cost to cast? Basics

Obliterating Bolt has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 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.

Obliterating Bolt's mana cost of {1}{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.

Obliterating Bolt 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.

Obliterating Bolt's current oracle text is: "Obliterating Bolt deals 4 damage to target creature or planeswalker. If that creature or planeswalker would die this turn, exile it instead."

What is the current price of Obliterating Bolt? Pricing

The current market price for Obliterating Bolt is approximately $0.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Obliterating Bolt? Pricing

You can purchase Obliterating 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.

Obliterating Bolt normal: $0.29 | foil: $0.41

Is Obliterating Bolt legal in Standard? Legality

Obliterating Bolt is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Obliterating Bolt legal in Modern? Legality

Obliterating Bolt is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Obliterating Bolt legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Obliterating 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 Obliterating Bolt legal in Pioneer? Legality

Obliterating Bolt is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Obliterating Bolt legal in Legacy? Legality

Obliterating Bolt is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Obliterating Bolt legal in Vintage? Legality

Obliterating 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 Obliterating Bolt legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Obliterating 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 Obliterating Bolt from? Details

This printing of Obliterating Bolt is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 145.

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

What is Obliterating Bolt's rarity? Details

Obliterating Bolt is a uncommon card in BRO.

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

Who illustrated Obliterating Bolt? Details

Obliterating Bolt was illustrated by Campbell White.

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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