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Bolt Bend Foundations MTG card
FDN #619 · Art by Svetlin Velinov
FDN set symbol, UncommonFoundations#619Uncommon

Bolt Bend

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TCGplayer market · FDN #619 nonfoil
$3.44 −0.6% −$0.02, 7 days
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−1.7%
EDHREC rank
#508 Up 16 in 30 days
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Bolt Bend Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.44, down 0.6% over 7 days, down 1.7% over 30 days, up 26.0% over 90 days.

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Bolt Bend in Sealed Products

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Bolt Bend Printings & Prices

Bolt Bend has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

FDN set symbol, UncommonFDN #619
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PLST set symbol, UncommonPLST #WAR-115
WAR set symbol, UncommonWAR #115
TLE set symbol, UncommonTLE #163

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Card KingdomWAR #115Foil
Card KingdomTLE #163Foil
Card KingdomTLE #163Nonfoil
Card KingdomPLST #WAR-115Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncWAR #115Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncFDN #619Nonfoil

Bolt Bend Rules Text & Legality

Bolt Bend

This spell costs {3} less to cast if you control a creature with power 4 or greater.

Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.

By studying the ways of the Waterbenders, Iroh learned how to redirect lightning.

Bolt Bend is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.

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Bolt Bend Rulings

  • Nov 8, 2024

    If a spell or ability targets multiple things, you can't target it with Bolt Bend, even if all but one of those targets have become illegal.

  • Nov 8, 2024

    If a spell or ability targets the same player or object multiple times, you can't target it with Bolt Bend.

  • Nov 8, 2024

    Once you announce that you're casting Bolt Bend, no player may take actions until the spell has been paid for. Notably, opponents can't try to change whether you control a creature with power 4 or greater.

  • Nov 8, 2024

    Once you've cast Bolt Bend, losing control of all creatures with power 4 or greater won't affect the spell or cause you to pay more mana.

  • Nov 8, 2024

    The single target that the target spell or ability targets doesn't have to be a creature you control with power 4 or greater.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Bolt Bend has been reprinted 6 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 39% in 30 days.

  • May 3, 2019WAR set symbol, UncommonWar of the SparkWAR #115
  • May 3, 2019WAR set symbol, UncommonWar of the Spark · foilWAR #115
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #WAR-115
  • Nov 15, 2024FDN set symbol, UncommonFoundationsFDN #619
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, UncommonAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Alt Art, foilTLE #163
  • Nov 21, 2025TLE set symbol, UncommonAvatar: The Last Airbender Eternal · Alt ArtTLE #163

Bolt Bend in Commander

Bolt Bend is the #508 most-played card on EDHREC, up 16 places over the last 30 days.

#508 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 16 in 30 days

Bolt Bend FAQ

How much is Bolt Bend worth?

Bolt Bend is worth about $3.44 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Bolt Bend legal in Commander?

Yes. Bolt Bend is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Bolt Bend been reprinted?

Yes. Bolt Bend has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Bolt Bend cheap?

Bolt Bend trades at about $3.44; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Bolt Bend?

Cards that fill a similar role include Deflecting Swat, Shunt, Wild Ricochet.