Read the Bones
Read the Bones is a Common Sorcery from Foundations Jumpstart (479) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Read the Bones suits collectors and players working on Foundations Jumpstart who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Read the Bones from Foundations Jumpstart?
Read the Bones is a Sorcery in Foundations Jumpstart numbered 479. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Read the Bones (479) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart.
What is Read the Bones worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.35 for Read the Bones. Low and high spread runs $0.35 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.28; Normal: $0.35. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 479 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Foundations Jumpstart |
|---|---|
| Number | 479 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.35 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.28 |
| cardmarket | $0.28 |
| Normal | $0.35 |
Card stats
| Colors | B |
|---|
How collectible is Read the Bones?
Read the Bones is a Common printing in Foundations Jumpstart. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 479 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Read the Bones?
Read the Bones lists as Sorcery with keywords Scry. Artist: Lars Grant-West. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Foundations Jumpstart. Collector number 479 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Read the Bones (479) from Foundations Jumpstart should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Read the Bones is catalogued as Common Sorcery in Foundations Jumpstart, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.35 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.28; Normal: $0.35).
- Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Sorcery help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Read the Bones from Foundations Jumpstart?
Read the Bones is a Common Sorcery from Foundations Jumpstart numbered 479 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Read the Bones worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.35 for ungraded Read the Bones. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Read the Bones?
Read the Bones is catalogued as Common in Foundations Jumpstart. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Read the Bones legal in Commander or Standard?
Read the Bones shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Read the Bones near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.35. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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