Quick Answer

Dread Summons is a rare Sorcery from C15 (C15) costing {X}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.5 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Dread Summons MTG card

Dread Summons

Sorcery

Card Text

Each player mills X cards. For each creature card put into a graveyard this way, you create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. (To mill a card, a player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard.)

"Did you have a nice nap?" —Liliana Vess

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 C15 C15 🎨 Izzy
Mill

Market Prices

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$0.50
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€0.83
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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
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dread Summons? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Each player mills X cards. For each creature card put into a graveyard this way, you create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. (To mill a card, a player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard.)"

How much mana does Dread Summons cost to cast? Basics

Dread Summons has a mana cost of {X}{B}{B}, which equals 2.0 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 Summons's mana cost of {X}{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.

Dread Summons has a mana value of 2.0. 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 Summons's current oracle text is: "Each player mills X cards. For each creature card put into a graveyard this way, you create a tapped 2/2 black Zombie creature token. (To mill a card, a player puts the top card of their library into their graveyard.)"

What is the current price of Dread Summons? Pricing

The current market price for Dread Summons is approximately $0.5 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.83 EUR.

Where can I buy Dread Summons? Pricing

You can purchase Dread Summons 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 Summons legal in Standard? Legality

Dread Summons is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Dread Summons legal in Modern? Legality

Dread Summons is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Dread Summons legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dread Summons 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 Summons legal in Pioneer? Legality

Dread Summons is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Dread Summons legal in Legacy? Legality

Dread Summons is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dread Summons legal in Vintage? Legality

Dread Summons 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 Summons legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Summons 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 Dread Summons from? Details

This printing of Dread Summons is from C15 (C15), with collector number 20.

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

What is Dread Summons's rarity? Details

Dread Summons is a rare card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Dread Summons? Details

Dread Summons was illustrated by Izzy.

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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