Quick Answer

Dread Wight is a rare Creature — Zombie from ICE (ICE) costing {3}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.99 USD. Legal in Commander.

Dread Wight MTG card

Dread Wight

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

At end of combat, put a paralyzation counter on each creature blocking or blocked by this creature and tap those creatures. Each of those creatures doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as it has a paralyzation counter on it. Each of those creatures gains "{4}: Remove a paralyzation counter from this creature."

Card Stats

3/4 rare CMC: 5.0 ICE ICE 🎨 Daniel Gelon

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

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

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dread Wight? Basics

Dread Wight is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "At end of combat, put a paralyzation counter on each creature blocking or blocked by this creature and tap those creatures. Each of those creatures doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as it has a paralyzation counter on it. Each of those creatures gains "{4}: Remove a paralyzation counter from this creature.""

How much mana does Dread Wight cost to cast? Basics

Dread Wight has a mana cost of {3}{B}{B}, which equals 5.0 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 Wight's mana cost of {3}{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 Wight has a mana value of 5.0. 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 Wight's current oracle text is: "At end of combat, put a paralyzation counter on each creature blocking or blocked by this creature and tap those creatures. Each of those creatures doesn't untap during its controller's untap step for as long as it has a paralyzation counter on it. Each of those creatures gains "{4}: Remove a paralyzation counter from this creature.""

What is the current price of Dread Wight? Pricing

The current market price for Dread Wight is approximately $0.99 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Dread Wight? Pricing

You can purchase Dread Wight 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 Wight legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Dread Wight legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Wight in Modern is not available.

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

Is Dread Wight legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Dread Wight 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 Wight legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Wight in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Dread Wight legal in Legacy? Legality

Dread Wight is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Dread Wight legal in Vintage? Legality

Dread Wight 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 Wight legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Dread Wight 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 Wight from? Details

This printing of Dread Wight is from ICE (ICE), with collector number 122.

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

What is Dread Wight's rarity? Details

Dread Wight is a rare card in ICE.

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

Who illustrated Dread Wight? Details

Dread Wight was illustrated by Daniel Gelon.

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 Wight's power and toughness? Details

Dread Wight is a 3/4 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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