Quick Answer

Dance of the Dead is a uncommon Enchantment — Aura from ICE (ICE) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $14.01 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dance of the Dead MTG card

Dance of the Dead

Enchantment — Aura

Card Text

Enchant creature card in a graveyard When this Aura enters, if it's on the battlefield, it loses "enchant creature card in a graveyard" and gains "enchant creature put onto the battlefield with this Aura." Put enchanted creature card onto the battlefield tapped under your control and attach this Aura to it. When this Aura leaves the battlefield, that creature's controller sacrifices it. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and doesn't untap during its controller's untap step. At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {1}{B}. If the player does, untap that creature.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 2.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Randy Gallegos
Enchant

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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 (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dance of the Dead? Basics

Dance of the Dead is a Enchantment — Aura card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Enchant creature card in a graveyard When this Aura enters, if it's on the battlefield, it loses "enchant creature card in a graveyard" and gains "enchant creature put onto the battlefield with this Aura." Put enchanted creature card onto the battlefield tapped under your control and attach this Aura to it. When this Aura leaves the battlefield, that creature's controller sacrifices it. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and doesn't untap during its controller's untap step. At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {1}{B}. If the player does, untap that creature."

How much mana does Dance of the Dead cost to cast? Basics

Dance of the Dead has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Dance of the Dead's mana cost of {1}{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.

Dance of the Dead has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Dance of the Dead's current oracle text is: "Enchant creature card in a graveyard When this Aura enters, if it's on the battlefield, it loses "enchant creature card in a graveyard" and gains "enchant creature put onto the battlefield with this Aura." Put enchanted creature card onto the battlefield tapped under your control and attach this Aura to it. When this Aura leaves the battlefield, that creature's controller sacrifices it. Enchanted creature gets +1/+1 and doesn't untap during its controller's untap step. At the beginning of the upkeep of enchanted creature's controller, that player may pay {1}{B}. If the player does, untap that creature."

What is the current price of Dance of the Dead? Pricing

The current market price for Dance of the Dead is approximately $14.01 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €14.68 EUR.

Where can I buy Dance of the Dead? Pricing

You can purchase Dance of the Dead 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 Dance of the Dead legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dance of the Dead in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dance of the Dead legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dance of the Dead in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dance of the Dead legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dance of the Dead 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 Dance of the Dead legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dance of the Dead in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dance of the Dead legal in Legacy? Legality

Dance of the Dead is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dance of the Dead legal in Vintage? Legality

Dance of the Dead 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 Dance of the Dead legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dance of the Dead 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 Dance of the Dead from? Details

This printing of Dance of the Dead is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 118.

Dance of the Dead may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dance of the Dead's rarity? Details

Dance of the Dead is a uncommon card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Dance of the Dead? Details

Dance of the Dead was illustrated by Randy Gallegos.

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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