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Built Bear is a rare Creature — Bear from MB2 (MB2) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.22 USD.

Built Bear MTG card

Built Bear

Creature — Bear

Card Text

Legacy (During deckbuilding, circle any number of the following. You can spend 1 point for free. For every 2 points spent beyond that, increase this card's mana cost by {1}.) 1 point each → Flash; deathtouch; reach; vigilance; or ward {2} 2 points → {T}: Add one mana of any color. 3 points each → +1/+1; or +0/+2 4 points → When this creature enters the battlefield, draw a card.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 2.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Bogdan Marica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Built Bear? Basics

Built Bear is a Creature — Bear card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Legacy (During deckbuilding, circle any number of the following. You can spend 1 point for free. For every 2 points spent beyond that, increase this card's mana cost by {1}.) 1 point each → Flash; deathtouch; reach; vigilance; or ward {2} 2 points → {T}: Add one mana of any color. 3 points each → +1/+1; or +0/+2 4 points → When this creature enters the battlefield, draw a card."

How much mana does Built Bear cost to cast? Basics

Built Bear has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Built Bear's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Built Bear 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.

Built Bear's current oracle text is: "Legacy (During deckbuilding, circle any number of the following. You can spend 1 point for free. For every 2 points spent beyond that, increase this card's mana cost by {1}.) 1 point each → Flash; deathtouch; reach; vigilance; or ward {2} 2 points → {T}: Add one mana of any color. 3 points each → +1/+1; or +0/+2 4 points → When this creature enters the battlefield, draw a card."

What is the current price of Built Bear? Pricing

The current market price for Built Bear is approximately $0.22 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Built Bear? Pricing

You can purchase Built Bear 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 Built Bear legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear in Standard is not available.

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

Is Built Bear legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear in Modern is not available.

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

Is Built Bear legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear in Commander is not available.

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

Is Built Bear legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Built Bear legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Built Bear legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear 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 Built Bear legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Built Bear 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 Built Bear from? Details

This printing of Built Bear is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 572.

Built Bear may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Built Bear's rarity? Details

Built Bear is a rare card in MB2.

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

Who illustrated Built Bear? Details

Built Bear was illustrated by Bogdan Marica.

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

What is Built Bear's power and toughness? Details

Built Bear is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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