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Danse Macabre is a rare Sorcery from AFC (AFC) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $2.11 USD. Legal in Commander.

Danse Macabre MTG card

Danse Macabre

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player sacrifices a nontoken creature of their choice. Roll a d20 and add the toughness of the creature you sacrificed this way. 1—14 | Return a creature card put into a graveyard this way to the battlefield under your control. 15+ | Return up to two creature cards put into graveyards this way to the battlefield under your control.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 5.0 AFC AFC 🎨 Randy Vargas

Market Prices

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$2.11
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$3.49
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€1.41
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€0.20
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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 Danse Macabre? Basics

Danse Macabre is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each player sacrifices a nontoken creature of their choice. Roll a d20 and add the toughness of the creature you sacrificed this way. 1—14 | Return a creature card put into a graveyard this way to the battlefield under your control. 15+ | Return up to two creature cards put into graveyards this way to the battlefield under your control."

How much mana does Danse Macabre cost to cast? Basics

Danse Macabre 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.

Danse Macabre'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.

Danse Macabre 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.

Danse Macabre's current oracle text is: "Each player sacrifices a nontoken creature of their choice. Roll a d20 and add the toughness of the creature you sacrificed this way. 1—14 | Return a creature card put into a graveyard this way to the battlefield under your control. 15+ | Return up to two creature cards put into graveyards this way to the battlefield under your control."

What is the current price of Danse Macabre? Pricing

The current market price for Danse Macabre is approximately $2.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.41 EUR.

Where can I buy Danse Macabre? Pricing

You can purchase Danse Macabre 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 Danse Macabre legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Danse Macabre in Standard is not available.

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

Is Danse Macabre legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Danse Macabre in Modern is not available.

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

Is Danse Macabre legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Danse Macabre 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 Danse Macabre legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Danse Macabre in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Danse Macabre legal in Legacy? Legality

Danse Macabre is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Danse Macabre legal in Vintage? Legality

Danse Macabre 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 Danse Macabre legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Danse Macabre 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 Danse Macabre from? Details

This printing of Danse Macabre is from AFC (AFC), with collector number 22.

Danse Macabre may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Danse Macabre's rarity? Details

Danse Macabre is a rare card in AFC.

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

Who illustrated Danse Macabre? Details

Danse Macabre was illustrated by Randy Vargas.

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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