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Call from the Grave is a rare Sorcery from MB2 (MB2) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.21 USD.

Call from the Grave MTG card

Call from the Grave

Sorcery

Card Text

Put a random creature from a random graveyard into play under your control. Call from the Grave deals to you an amount of damage equal to that creature's casting cost.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Alex Tarca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Call from the Grave? Basics

Call from the Grave is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Put a random creature from a random graveyard into play under your control. Call from the Grave deals to you an amount of damage equal to that creature's casting cost."

How much mana does Call from the Grave cost to cast? Basics

Call from the Grave has a mana cost of {2}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Call from the Grave's mana cost of {2}{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.

Call from the Grave has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Call from the Grave's current oracle text is: "Put a random creature from a random graveyard into play under your control. Call from the Grave deals to you an amount of damage equal to that creature's casting cost."

What is the current price of Call from the Grave? Pricing

The current market price for Call from the Grave is approximately $0.21 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Call from the Grave? Pricing

You can purchase Call from the Grave 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 Call from the Grave legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave in Standard is not available.

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

Is Call from the Grave legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave in Modern is not available.

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

Is Call from the Grave legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave in Commander is not available.

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

Is Call from the Grave legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Call from the Grave legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Call from the Grave legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave 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 Call from the Grave legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Call from the Grave 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 Call from the Grave from? Details

This printing of Call from the Grave is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 541.

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

What is Call from the Grave's rarity? Details

Call from the Grave 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 Call from the Grave? Details

Call from the Grave was illustrated by Alex Tarca.

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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