Quick Answer

Cruel Revival is a uncommon Instant from GNT (GNT) costing {4}{B}. Current price: $0.65 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Cruel Revival MTG card

Cruel Revival

Instant

Card Text

Destroy target non-Zombie creature. It can't be regenerated. Return up to one target Zombie card from your graveyard to your hand.

On Innistrad, Liliana embraced necromancy, honing her powers by practicing on scores of undead—and sometimes the living.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 5.0 GNT GNT 🎨 Miles Johnston

Market Prices

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$0.65
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$0.35
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cruel Revival? Basics

Cruel Revival is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Destroy target non-Zombie creature. It can't be regenerated. Return up to one target Zombie card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Cruel Revival cost to cast? Basics

Cruel Revival has a mana cost of {4}{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.

Cruel Revival's mana cost of {4}{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.

Cruel Revival 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.

Cruel Revival's current oracle text is: "Destroy target non-Zombie creature. It can't be regenerated. Return up to one target Zombie card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Cruel Revival? Pricing

The current market price for Cruel Revival is approximately $0.65 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Cruel Revival? Pricing

You can purchase Cruel Revival 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 Cruel Revival legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Cruel Revival in Standard is not available.

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

Is Cruel Revival legal in Modern? Legality

Cruel Revival is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Cruel Revival legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Cruel Revival 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 Cruel Revival legal in Pioneer? Legality

Cruel Revival is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Cruel Revival legal in Legacy? Legality

Cruel Revival is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Cruel Revival legal in Vintage? Legality

Cruel Revival 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 Cruel Revival legal in Pauper? Legality

Cruel Revival is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Cruel Revival from? Details

This printing of Cruel Revival is from GNT (GNT), with collector number 28.

Cruel Revival may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Cruel Revival's rarity? Details

Cruel Revival is a uncommon card in GNT.

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

Who illustrated Cruel Revival? Details

Cruel Revival was illustrated by Miles Johnston.

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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