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Bone Rattler is a rare Creature — Skeleton from CMB1 (CMB1) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.54 USD.

Bone Rattler MTG card

Bone Rattler

Creature — Skeleton

Card Text

When Bone Rattler is put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile it. When you do, create four Reassembling Skeleton token cards and put them into your graveyard.

Card Stats

4/4 rare CMC: 5.0 CMB1 CMB1 🎨 Ira Humphrey

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bone Rattler? Basics

Bone Rattler is a Creature — Skeleton card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When Bone Rattler is put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile it. When you do, create four Reassembling Skeleton token cards and put them into your graveyard."

How much mana does Bone Rattler cost to cast? Basics

Bone Rattler has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Bone Rattler's mana cost of {3}{B}{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.

Bone Rattler has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Bone Rattler's current oracle text is: "When Bone Rattler is put into your graveyard from anywhere, exile it. When you do, create four Reassembling Skeleton token cards and put them into your graveyard."

What is the current price of Bone Rattler? Pricing

The current market price for Bone Rattler is approximately $0.54 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €4.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Bone Rattler? Pricing

You can purchase Bone Rattler 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.

Is Bone Rattler legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bone Rattler legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bone Rattler legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler in Commander is not available.

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

Is Bone Rattler legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bone Rattler legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Bone Rattler legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler 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 Bone Rattler legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bone Rattler 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 Bone Rattler from? Details

This printing of Bone Rattler is from CMB1 (CMB1), with collector number 35.

Bone Rattler may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bone Rattler's rarity? Details

Bone Rattler is a rare card in CMB1.

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

Who illustrated Bone Rattler? Details

Bone Rattler was illustrated by Ira Humphrey.

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

What is Bone Rattler's power and toughness? Details

Bone Rattler is a 4/4 creature.

Power (4) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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