Quick Answer

Bartered Cow is a common Creature — Ox from ELD (ELD) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Bartered Cow MTG card

Bartered Cow

Creature — Ox

Card Text

When this creature dies and when you discard this card, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")

At the market, no one heeded Hilda's frantic mooing. The fae curse was turning out even worse than she had feared.

Card Stats

3/3 common CMC: 4.0 ELD ELD 🎨 Deruchenko Alexander
Food

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.11
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bartered Cow? Basics

Bartered Cow is a Creature — Ox card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies and when you discard this card, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

How much mana does Bartered Cow cost to cast? Basics

Bartered Cow has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W 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.

Bartered Cow's mana cost of {3}{W} 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.

Bartered Cow has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Bartered Cow's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies and when you discard this card, create a Food token. (It's an artifact with "{2}, {T}, Sacrifice this token: You gain 3 life.")"

What is the current price of Bartered Cow? Pricing

The current market price for Bartered Cow is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Bartered Cow? Pricing

You can purchase Bartered Cow 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.

Bartered Cow normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.21

Is Bartered Cow legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bartered Cow in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bartered Cow legal in Modern? Legality

Bartered Cow is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Bartered Cow legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Bartered Cow 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 Bartered Cow legal in Pioneer? Legality

Bartered Cow is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Bartered Cow legal in Legacy? Legality

Bartered Cow is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Bartered Cow legal in Vintage? Legality

Bartered Cow 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 Bartered Cow legal in Pauper? Legality

Bartered Cow 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 Bartered Cow from? Details

This printing of Bartered Cow is from ELD (ELD), with collector number 6.

Bartered Cow may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bartered Cow's rarity? Details

Bartered Cow is a common card in ELD.

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

Who illustrated Bartered Cow? Details

Bartered Cow was illustrated by Deruchenko Alexander.

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

What is Bartered Cow's power and toughness? Details

Bartered Cow is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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