Read the Bones
Sorcery · Common
Read the Bones is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 2 copies.
Scry 2, then draw two cards. You lose 2 life. (To scry 2, look at the top two cards of your library, then put any number of them on the bottom and the rest on top in any order.)
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Sorcery
- Keywords
- Scry
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2015
- Artist
- Lars Grant-West
Playability
#459 most-played card on EDHREC — Format staple
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 7069 | Rare | — | $6.67 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 7066 | Rare | $5.40 | — |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 328 | Special | $1.40 | $17.69 |
| Dominaria United Commander | 117 | Common | $0.40 | — |
| Commander 2017 | 122 | Common | $0.38 | — |
| March of the Machine Commander | 267 | Common | $0.37 | — |
| Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi | 56 | Common | $0.33 | — |
| Commander 2014 | 158 | Common | $0.32 | — |
| Commander Masters | 182 | Common | $0.32 | $0.40 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 479 | Common | $0.32 | — |
| Magic Origins | 114 | Common | $0.30 | $0.79 |
| Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander | 154 | Common | $0.30 | — |
| Theros | 101 | Common | $0.28 | $1.34 |
| The List | DDP-56 | Common | $0.24 | — |
| Starter Commander Decks | 101 | Common | $0.22 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 104 | Common | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #7069 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $6.67 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$6.60 – $6.67 · Scryfall estimate
Collectors with this card
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Frequently asked
How much is Read the Bones worth?
Read the Bones is currently worth about $0.22 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.22 to $17.69 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Read the Bones printed in?
Read the Bones has been printed in 15 sets, including Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi, Magic Origins, Pioneer Masters, Time Spiral Remastered, Secret Lair Drop, Commander 2014, and more.
Can I buy Read the Bones on RareWell?
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Is Read the Bones legal in Commander?
Yes — Read the Bones is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Read the Bones legal in Modern?
Yes — Read the Bones is legal in Modern.
Is Read the Bones on the Reserved List?
No — Read the Bones is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Duel Decks: Zendikar vs. Eldrazi · Magic Origins · Pioneer Masters · Time Spiral Remastered · Secret Lair Drop · Commander 2014 · Duskmourn: House of Horror Commander · March of the Machine Commander · Starter Commander Decks · The List · Commander Masters · Theros +3 more
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