Quick Answer

Dirge of Dread is a common Sorcery from A25 (A25) costing {2}{B}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dirge of Dread MTG card

Dirge of Dread

Sorcery

Card Text

All creatures gain fear until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Cycling {1}{B} ({1}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may have target creature gain fear until end of turn.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 A25 A25 🎨 Seb McKinnon
Cycling

Market Prices

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$0.09
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$0.39
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$0.35
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$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.07
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€0.38
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dirge of Dread? Basics

Dirge of Dread is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "All creatures gain fear until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Cycling {1}{B} ({1}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may have target creature gain fear until end of turn."

How much mana does Dirge of Dread cost to cast? Basics

Dirge of Dread has a mana cost of {2}{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.

Dirge of Dread's mana cost of {2}{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.

Dirge of Dread 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.

Dirge of Dread's current oracle text is: "All creatures gain fear until end of turn. (They can't be blocked except by artifact creatures and/or black creatures.) Cycling {1}{B} ({1}{B}, Discard this card: Draw a card.) When you cycle this card, you may have target creature gain fear until end of turn."

What is the current price of Dirge of Dread? Pricing

The current market price for Dirge of Dread is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.07 EUR.

Where can I buy Dirge of Dread? Pricing

You can purchase Dirge of Dread 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.

Dirge of Dread normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.39

Is Dirge of Dread legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dirge of Dread in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dirge of Dread legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dirge of Dread in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dirge of Dread legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dirge of Dread 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 Dirge of Dread legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dirge of Dread in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dirge of Dread legal in Legacy? Legality

Dirge of Dread is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dirge of Dread legal in Vintage? Legality

Dirge of Dread 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 Dirge of Dread legal in Pauper? Legality

Dirge of Dread 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 Dirge of Dread from? Details

This printing of Dirge of Dread is from A25 (A25), with collector number 86.

Dirge of Dread may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Dirge of Dread's rarity? Details

Dirge of Dread is a common card in A25.

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

Who illustrated Dirge of Dread? Details

Dirge of Dread was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

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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