Read the Bones
Magic: The Gathering | Starter Commander Decks - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 101 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Starter Commander Decks |
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| Available | 0 items |
| Type | Sorcery |
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About Read the Bones
Read the Bones from Starter Commander Decks is currently available from around $0.17. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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Scry 2, then draw two cards. You lose 2 life. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)
Flavor Text
The dead know lessons the living haven't learned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Read the Bones worth?
Read the Bones is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.17 for Starter Commander Decks. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Read the Bones has 5 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Read the Bones legal in Commander?
Read the Bones is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Read the Bones legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Read the Bones on the Reserved List?
No. Read the Bones is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Read the Bones in-game text?
In game, Read the Bones is a Sorcery with text that starts: "Scry 2, then draw two cards. You lose 2 life. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)".
How popular is Read the Bones in Commander decks?
Read the Bones ranks #461 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Read the Bones
This card has been printed in 5 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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