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Bosom Buddy is a uncommon Creature — Elephant Townsfolk from UNH (UNH) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.37 USD.

Bosom Buddy MTG card

Bosom Buddy

Creature — Elephant Townsfolk

Card Text

Whenever you cast a spell, you may gain ½ life for each word in that spell's name.

"Step 1: I believe in a power and toughness greater than myself . . . ."

Card Stats

1/4 uncommon CMC: 4.0 UNH UNH 🎨 Dan Murayama Scott

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$0.37
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$2.09
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$0.35
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€1.02
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bosom Buddy? Basics

Bosom Buddy is a Creature — Elephant Townsfolk card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast a spell, you may gain ½ life for each word in that spell's name."

How much mana does Bosom Buddy cost to cast? Basics

Bosom Buddy 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.

Bosom Buddy'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.

Bosom Buddy 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.

Bosom Buddy's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast a spell, you may gain ½ life for each word in that spell's name."

What is the current price of Bosom Buddy? Pricing

The current market price for Bosom Buddy is approximately $0.37 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.09 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Bosom Buddy? Pricing

You can purchase Bosom Buddy 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.

Bosom Buddy normal: $0.37 | foil: $2.09

Is Bosom Buddy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Bosom Buddy legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy in Modern is not available.

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

Is Bosom Buddy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy in Commander is not available.

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

Is Bosom Buddy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Bosom Buddy legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Bosom Buddy legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy 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 Bosom Buddy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Bosom Buddy 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 Bosom Buddy from? Details

This printing of Bosom Buddy is from UNH (UNH), with collector number 3.

Bosom Buddy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Bosom Buddy's rarity? Details

Bosom Buddy is a uncommon card in UNH.

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

Who illustrated Bosom Buddy? Details

Bosom Buddy was illustrated by Dan Murayama Scott.

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

What is Bosom Buddy's power and toughness? Details

Bosom Buddy is a 1/4 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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