Quick Answer

Perception Bobblehead is a uncommon Artifact — Bobblehead from PIP (PIP) costing {3}. Current price: $0.44 USD. Legal in Commander.

Perception Bobblehead MTG card

Perception Bobblehead

Artifact — Bobblehead

Card Text

{T}: Add one mana of any color. {3}, {T}: Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of Bobbleheads you control. You may cast a spell with mana value 3 or less from among them without paying its mana cost. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 3.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Marina Ortega Lorente

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.44
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TCGPlayer
$5.48
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Card Kingdom
$5.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.56
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Cardmarket
€2.40
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Perception Bobblehead? Basics

Perception Bobblehead is a Artifact — Bobblehead card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. {3}, {T}: Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of Bobbleheads you control. You may cast a spell with mana value 3 or less from among them without paying its mana cost. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Perception Bobblehead cost to cast? Basics

Perception Bobblehead has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 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.

Perception Bobblehead's mana cost of {3} 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.

Perception Bobblehead 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.

Perception Bobblehead's current oracle text is: "{T}: Add one mana of any color. {3}, {T}: Look at the top X cards of your library, where X is the number of Bobbleheads you control. You may cast a spell with mana value 3 or less from among them without paying its mana cost. Put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Perception Bobblehead? Pricing

The current market price for Perception Bobblehead is approximately $0.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $5.48 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.56 EUR.

Where can I buy Perception Bobblehead? Pricing

You can purchase Perception Bobblehead 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.

Perception Bobblehead normal: $0.44 | foil: $5.48

Is Perception Bobblehead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Perception Bobblehead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Perception Bobblehead legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Perception Bobblehead in Modern is not available.

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

Is Perception Bobblehead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Perception Bobblehead 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 Perception Bobblehead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Perception Bobblehead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Perception Bobblehead legal in Legacy? Legality

Perception Bobblehead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Perception Bobblehead legal in Vintage? Legality

Perception Bobblehead 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 Perception Bobblehead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Perception Bobblehead 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 Perception Bobblehead from? Details

This printing of Perception Bobblehead is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 139.

Perception Bobblehead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Perception Bobblehead's rarity? Details

Perception Bobblehead is a uncommon card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Perception Bobblehead? Details

Perception Bobblehead was illustrated by Marina Ortega Lorente.

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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