Quick Answer

Coffin Puppets is a rare Creature — Zombie from PCY (PCY) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.25 USD. Legal in Commander.

Coffin Puppets MTG card

Coffin Puppets

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Sacrifice two lands: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only during your upkeep and only if you control a Swamp.

The ground won't accept them.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 PCY PCY 🎨 Arnie Swekel

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.25
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TCGPlayer
$0.85
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.54
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Cardmarket
€10.90
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coffin Puppets? Basics

Coffin Puppets is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Sacrifice two lands: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only during your upkeep and only if you control a Swamp."

How much mana does Coffin Puppets cost to cast? Basics

Coffin Puppets has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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.

Coffin Puppets's mana cost of {3}{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.

Coffin Puppets has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Coffin Puppets's current oracle text is: "Sacrifice two lands: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. Activate only during your upkeep and only if you control a Swamp."

What is the current price of Coffin Puppets? Pricing

The current market price for Coffin Puppets is approximately $0.25 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.85 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.54 EUR.

Where can I buy Coffin Puppets? Pricing

You can purchase Coffin Puppets 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.

Coffin Puppets normal: $0.25 | foil: $0.85

Is Coffin Puppets legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Coffin Puppets in Standard is not available.

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

Is Coffin Puppets legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Coffin Puppets in Modern is not available.

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

Is Coffin Puppets legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Coffin Puppets 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 Coffin Puppets legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Coffin Puppets in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Coffin Puppets legal in Legacy? Legality

Coffin Puppets is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Coffin Puppets legal in Vintage? Legality

Coffin Puppets 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 Coffin Puppets legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Coffin Puppets 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 Coffin Puppets from? Details

This printing of Coffin Puppets is from PCY (PCY), with collector number 60.

Coffin Puppets may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Coffin Puppets's rarity? Details

Coffin Puppets is a rare card in PCY.

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

Who illustrated Coffin Puppets? Details

Coffin Puppets was illustrated by Arnie Swekel.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Coffin Puppets's power and toughness? Details

Coffin Puppets is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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