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Vile Bile is a common Creature — Ooze from UNH (UNH) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.24 USD.

Vile Bile MTG card

Vile Bile

Creature — Ooze

Card Text

Whenever a player's skin or fingernail touches this creature, that player loses 2 life.

Card Stats

2.5/2.5 common CMC: 2.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Tony Szczudlo

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vile Bile? Basics

Vile Bile is a Creature — Ooze card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a player's skin or fingernail touches this creature, that player loses 2 life."

How much mana does Vile Bile cost to cast? Basics

Vile Bile 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.

Vile Bile'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.

Vile Bile 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.

Vile Bile's current oracle text is: "Whenever a player's skin or fingernail touches this creature, that player loses 2 life."

What is the current price of Vile Bile? Pricing

The current market price for Vile Bile is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.18 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.14 EUR.

Where can I buy Vile Bile? Pricing

You can purchase Vile Bile 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.

Vile Bile normal: $0.24 | foil: $3.18

Is Vile Bile legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile in Standard is not available.

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

Is Vile Bile legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile in Modern is not available.

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

Is Vile Bile legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Vile Bile legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Vile Bile legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Vile Bile legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile in Vintage is not available.

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 Vile Bile legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Vile Bile 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 Vile Bile from? Details

This printing of Vile Bile is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 65.

Vile Bile may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Vile Bile's rarity? Details

Vile Bile is a common card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Vile Bile? Details

Vile Bile was illustrated by Tony Szczudlo.

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

What is Vile Bile's power and toughness? Details

Vile Bile is a 2.5/2.5 creature.

Power (2.5) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2.5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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