Quick Answer

Eternal Taskmaster is a uncommon Creature — Zombie from J25 (J25) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Eternal Taskmaster MTG card

Eternal Taskmaster

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

This creature enters tapped. Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {2}{B}. If you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Sometimes she considered how much easier it would have been to stay dead.

Card Stats

2/3 uncommon CMC: 2.0 J25 J25 🎨 Chris Seaman

Market Prices

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$0.08
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$0.35
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€0.13
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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
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eternal Taskmaster? Basics

Eternal Taskmaster is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This creature enters tapped. Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {2}{B}. If you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

How much mana does Eternal Taskmaster cost to cast? Basics

Eternal Taskmaster has a mana cost of {1}{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.

Eternal Taskmaster's mana cost of {1}{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.

Eternal Taskmaster 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.

Eternal Taskmaster's current oracle text is: "This creature enters tapped. Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {2}{B}. If you do, return target creature card from your graveyard to your hand."

What is the current price of Eternal Taskmaster? Pricing

The current market price for Eternal Taskmaster is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.13 EUR.

Where can I buy Eternal Taskmaster? Pricing

You can purchase Eternal Taskmaster 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 Eternal Taskmaster legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Eternal Taskmaster in Standard is not available.

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

Is Eternal Taskmaster legal in Modern? Legality

Eternal Taskmaster is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Eternal Taskmaster legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Eternal Taskmaster 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 Eternal Taskmaster legal in Pioneer? Legality

Eternal Taskmaster is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Eternal Taskmaster legal in Legacy? Legality

Eternal Taskmaster is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Eternal Taskmaster legal in Vintage? Legality

Eternal Taskmaster 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 Eternal Taskmaster legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Eternal Taskmaster 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 Eternal Taskmaster from? Details

This printing of Eternal Taskmaster is from J25 (J25), with collector number 117.

Eternal Taskmaster may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Eternal Taskmaster's rarity? Details

Eternal Taskmaster is a uncommon card in J25.

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

Who illustrated Eternal Taskmaster? Details

Eternal Taskmaster was illustrated by Chris Seaman.

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

What is Eternal Taskmaster's power and toughness? Details

Eternal Taskmaster is a 2/3 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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