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Waterfront Bouncer is a common Creature — Merfolk Spellshaper from MMQ (MMQ) costing {1}{U}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Commander.

Waterfront Bouncer MTG card

Waterfront Bouncer

Creature — Merfolk Spellshaper

Card Text

{U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target creature to its owner's hand.

Closing time comes earlier to some than to others.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 2.0 MMQ MMQ 🎨 Paolo Parente

Market Prices

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$0.31
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TCGPlayer
$22.51
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$0.49
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$27.99
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€0.57
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€13.44
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waterfront Bouncer? Basics

Waterfront Bouncer is a Creature — Merfolk Spellshaper card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target creature to its owner's hand."

How much mana does Waterfront Bouncer cost to cast? Basics

Waterfront Bouncer has a mana cost of {1}{U}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U 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.

Waterfront Bouncer's mana cost of {1}{U} 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.

Waterfront Bouncer 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.

Waterfront Bouncer's current oracle text is: "{U}, {T}, Discard a card: Return target creature to its owner's hand."

What is the current price of Waterfront Bouncer? Pricing

The current market price for Waterfront Bouncer is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $22.51 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.57 EUR.

Where can I buy Waterfront Bouncer? Pricing

You can purchase Waterfront Bouncer 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.

Waterfront Bouncer normal: $0.31 | foil: $22.51

Is Waterfront Bouncer legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Waterfront Bouncer in Standard is not available.

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

Is Waterfront Bouncer legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Waterfront Bouncer in Modern is not available.

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

Is Waterfront Bouncer legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Waterfront Bouncer 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 Waterfront Bouncer legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Waterfront Bouncer in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Waterfront Bouncer legal in Legacy? Legality

Waterfront Bouncer is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Waterfront Bouncer legal in Vintage? Legality

Waterfront Bouncer 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 Waterfront Bouncer legal in Pauper? Legality

Waterfront Bouncer is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Waterfront Bouncer from? Details

This printing of Waterfront Bouncer is from MMQ (MMQ), with collector number 114.

Waterfront Bouncer may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Waterfront Bouncer's rarity? Details

Waterfront Bouncer is a common card in MMQ.

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

Who illustrated Waterfront Bouncer? Details

Waterfront Bouncer was illustrated by Paolo Parente.

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

What is Waterfront Bouncer's power and toughness? Details

Waterfront Bouncer 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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