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Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass is a rare Artifact from LCC (LCC) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Commander.

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass MTG card

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, you may sacrifice a nontoken creature. If you do, draw X cards, then mill X cards, where X is that creature's power. Craft with one or more creatures {2}{B}{B} {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 LCC LCC 🎨 Helge C. Balzer
Craft Mill

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$0.52
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$0.59
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$1.99
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$2.49
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€0.82
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€0.83
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass? Basics

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, you may sacrifice a nontoken creature. If you do, draw X cards, then mill X cards, where X is that creature's power. Craft with one or more creatures {2}{B}{B} {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass cost to cast? Basics

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass's mana cost of {2}{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.

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass 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.

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, you may sacrifice a nontoken creature. If you do, draw X cards, then mill X cards, where X is that creature's power. Craft with one or more creatures {2}{B}{B} {2}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass? Pricing

The current market price for Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.59 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.82 EUR.

Where can I buy Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass? Pricing

You can purchase Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass 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.

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass normal: $0.52 | foil: $0.59

Is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass in Standard is not available.

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

Is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass in Modern is not available.

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

Is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass 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 Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Legacy? Legality

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Vintage? Legality

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass 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 Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass 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 Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass from? Details

This printing of Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass is from LCC (LCC), with collector number 10.

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass's rarity? Details

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass is a rare card in LCC.

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

Who illustrated Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass? Details

Altar of the Wretched // Wretched Bonemass was illustrated by Helge C. Balzer.

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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