Quick Answer

Death Baron is a rare Creature — Zombie Wizard from ALA (ALA) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $5.27 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Death Baron MTG card

Death Baron

Creature — Zombie Wizard

Card Text

Skeletons you control and other Zombies you control get +1/+1 and have deathtouch. (Any amount of damage they deal to a creature is enough to destroy it.)

For the necromancer barons, killing and recruitment are one and the same.

Card Stats

2/2 rare CMC: 3.0 ALA ALA 🎨 Nils Hamm

Market Prices

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$5.27
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TCGPlayer
$34.99
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$6.99
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$14.99
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€3.38
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€8.03
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death Baron? Basics

Death Baron is a Creature — Zombie Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Skeletons you control and other Zombies you control get +1/+1 and have deathtouch. (Any amount of damage they deal to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

How much mana does Death Baron cost to cast? Basics

Death Baron has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Death Baron's mana cost of {1}{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.

Death Baron 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.

Death Baron's current oracle text is: "Skeletons you control and other Zombies you control get +1/+1 and have deathtouch. (Any amount of damage they deal to a creature is enough to destroy it.)"

What is the current price of Death Baron? Pricing

The current market price for Death Baron is approximately $5.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $34.99 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €3.38 EUR.

Where can I buy Death Baron? Pricing

You can purchase Death Baron 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.

Death Baron normal: $5.27 | foil: $34.99

Is Death Baron legal in Standard? Legality

Death Baron is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Death Baron legal in Modern? Legality

Death Baron is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Death Baron legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Death Baron 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 Death Baron legal in Pioneer? Legality

Death Baron is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Death Baron legal in Legacy? Legality

Death Baron is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Death Baron legal in Vintage? Legality

Death Baron 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 Death Baron legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Death Baron 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 Death Baron from? Details

This printing of Death Baron is from ALA (ALA), with collector number 70.

Death Baron may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Death Baron's rarity? Details

Death Baron is a rare card in ALA.

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

Who illustrated Death Baron? Details

Death Baron was illustrated by Nils Hamm.

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

What is Death Baron's power and toughness? Details

Death Baron 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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