Quick Answer

Buccaneer's Bravado is a common Instant from RIX (RIX) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Buccaneer's Bravado MTG card

Buccaneer's Bravado

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Card Text

Choose one — • Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn. • Target Pirate gets +1/+1 and gains double strike until end of turn.

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Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 RIX RIX 🎨 Bram Sels

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Market Prices

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$0.04
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$0.69
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.11
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€0.27
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buccaneer's Bravado? Basics

Buccaneer's Bravado is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn. • Target Pirate gets +1/+1 and gains double strike until end of turn."

How much mana does Buccaneer's Bravado cost to cast? Basics

Buccaneer's Bravado has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Buccaneer's Bravado's mana cost of {1}{R} 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.

Buccaneer's Bravado has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Buccaneer's Bravado's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Target creature gets +1/+1 and gains first strike until end of turn. • Target Pirate gets +1/+1 and gains double strike until end of turn."

What is the current price of Buccaneer's Bravado? Pricing

The current market price for Buccaneer's Bravado is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.69 USD.

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

Where can I buy Buccaneer's Bravado? Pricing

You can purchase Buccaneer's Bravado 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.

Buccaneer's Bravado normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.69

Is Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Buccaneer's Bravado in Standard is not available.

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

Is Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Modern? Legality

Buccaneer's Bravado is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Buccaneer's Bravado 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 Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Pioneer? Legality

Buccaneer's Bravado is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Legacy? Legality

Buccaneer's Bravado is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Vintage? Legality

Buccaneer's Bravado 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 Buccaneer's Bravado legal in Pauper? Legality

Buccaneer's Bravado 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 Buccaneer's Bravado from? Details

This printing of Buccaneer's Bravado is from RIX (RIX), with collector number 96.

Buccaneer's Bravado may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Buccaneer's Bravado's rarity? Details

Buccaneer's Bravado is a common card in RIX.

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

Who illustrated Buccaneer's Bravado? Details

Buccaneer's Bravado was illustrated by Bram Sels.

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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