Quick Answer

Dread Rider is a common Creature — Spirit Knight from J22 (J22) costing {5}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Dread Rider MTG card

Dread Rider

Creature — Spirit Knight

Card Text

{1}{B}, {T}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Target opponent loses 3 life.

"What kind of monstrous grave robber leaves the treasures, but takes the bodies?" —Fjall, Beskir elder

Card Stats

3/7 common CMC: 6.0 J22 J22 🎨 Irina Nordsol

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dread Rider? Basics

Dread Rider is a Creature — Spirit Knight card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{B}, {T}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Target opponent loses 3 life."

How much mana does Dread Rider cost to cast? Basics

Dread Rider has a mana cost of {5}{B}, which equals 6.0 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.

Dread Rider's mana cost of {5}{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.

Dread Rider has a mana value of 6.0. 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.

Dread Rider's current oracle text is: "{1}{B}, {T}, Exile a creature card from your graveyard: Target opponent loses 3 life."

What is the current price of Dread Rider? Pricing

The current market price for Dread Rider is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Dread Rider? Pricing

You can purchase Dread Rider 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 Dread Rider legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Rider in Standard is not available.

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

Is Dread Rider legal in Modern? Legality

Dread Rider is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dread Rider legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dread Rider 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 Dread Rider legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dread Rider is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dread Rider legal in Legacy? Legality

Dread Rider is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dread Rider legal in Vintage? Legality

Dread Rider 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 Dread Rider legal in Pauper? Legality

Dread Rider 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 Dread Rider from? Details

This printing of Dread Rider is from J22 (J22), with collector number 404.

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

What is Dread Rider's rarity? Details

Dread Rider is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Dread Rider? Details

Dread Rider was illustrated by Irina Nordsol.

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

What is Dread Rider's power and toughness? Details

Dread Rider is a 3/7 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (7) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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