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Daxos the Returned is a mythic Legendary Creature — Zombie Soldier from C15 (C15) costing {1}{W}{B}. Current price: $5.98 USD. Legal in Commander.

Daxos the Returned MTG card

Daxos the Returned

Legendary Creature — Zombie Soldier

Card Text

Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, you get an experience counter. {1}{W}{B}: Create a white and black Spirit enchantment creature token. It has "This creature's power and toughness are each equal to the number of experience counters you have."

Card Stats

2/2 mythic CMC: 3.0 C15 C15 🎨 Adam Paquette

Market Prices

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$5.98
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$9.99
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€6.07
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€1.80
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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 (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daxos the Returned? Basics

Daxos the Returned is a Legendary Creature — Zombie Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, you get an experience counter. {1}{W}{B}: Create a white and black Spirit enchantment creature token. It has "This creature's power and toughness are each equal to the number of experience counters you have.""

How much mana does Daxos the Returned cost to cast? Basics

Daxos the Returned has a mana cost of {1}{W}{B}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, W 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.

Daxos the Returned's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Daxos the Returned 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.

Daxos the Returned's current oracle text is: "Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, you get an experience counter. {1}{W}{B}: Create a white and black Spirit enchantment creature token. It has "This creature's power and toughness are each equal to the number of experience counters you have.""

What is the current price of Daxos the Returned? Pricing

The current market price for Daxos the Returned is approximately $5.98 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €6.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Daxos the Returned? Pricing

You can purchase Daxos the Returned 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 Daxos the Returned legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Daxos the Returned in Standard is not available.

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

Is Daxos the Returned legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Daxos the Returned in Modern is not available.

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

Is Daxos the Returned legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Daxos the Returned 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 Daxos the Returned legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Daxos the Returned in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Daxos the Returned legal in Legacy? Legality

Daxos the Returned is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Daxos the Returned legal in Vintage? Legality

Daxos the Returned 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 Daxos the Returned legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Daxos the Returned 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 Daxos the Returned from? Details

This printing of Daxos the Returned is from C15 (C15), with collector number 43.

Daxos the Returned may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Daxos the Returned's rarity? Details

Daxos the Returned is a mythic card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Daxos the Returned? Details

Daxos the Returned was illustrated by Adam Paquette.

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

What is Daxos the Returned's power and toughness? Details

Daxos the Returned is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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