Quick Answer

Afterlife from the Loam is a rare Sorcery from TDC (TDC) costing {5}{B}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Commander.

Afterlife from the Loam MTG card

Afterlife from the Loam

Sorcery

Card Text

Delve (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting this spell pays for {1}.) For each player, choose up to one target creature card in that player's graveyard. Put those cards onto the battlefield under your control. They're Zombies in addition to their other types.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 8.0 TDC TDC 🎨 Johann Bodin
Delve

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Afterlife from the Loam? Basics

Afterlife from the Loam is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Delve (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting this spell pays for {1}.) For each player, choose up to one target creature card in that player's graveyard. Put those cards onto the battlefield under your control. They're Zombies in addition to their other types."

How much mana does Afterlife from the Loam cost to cast? Basics

Afterlife from the Loam has a mana cost of {5}{B}{B}{B}, which equals 8.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Afterlife from the Loam's mana cost of {5}{B}{B}{B} 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.

Afterlife from the Loam has a mana value of 8.0. 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.

Afterlife from the Loam's current oracle text is: "Delve (Each card you exile from your graveyard while casting this spell pays for {1}.) For each player, choose up to one target creature card in that player's graveyard. Put those cards onto the battlefield under your control. They're Zombies in addition to their other types."

What is the current price of Afterlife from the Loam? Pricing

The current market price for Afterlife from the Loam is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.74 EUR.

Where can I buy Afterlife from the Loam? Pricing

You can purchase Afterlife from the Loam 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 Afterlife from the Loam legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Afterlife from the Loam in Standard is not available.

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

Is Afterlife from the Loam legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Afterlife from the Loam in Modern is not available.

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

Is Afterlife from the Loam legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Afterlife from the Loam 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 Afterlife from the Loam legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Afterlife from the Loam in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Afterlife from the Loam legal in Legacy? Legality

Afterlife from the Loam is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Afterlife from the Loam legal in Vintage? Legality

Afterlife from the Loam 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 Afterlife from the Loam legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Afterlife from the Loam 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 Afterlife from the Loam from? Details

This printing of Afterlife from the Loam is from TDC (TDC), with collector number 25.

Afterlife from the Loam may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Afterlife from the Loam's rarity? Details

Afterlife from the Loam is a rare card in TDC.

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

Who illustrated Afterlife from the Loam? Details

Afterlife from the Loam was illustrated by Johann Bodin.

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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