Quick Answer

Fake Your Own Death is a common Instant from SNC (SNC) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.06 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Fake Your Own Death MTG card

Fake Your Own Death

Instant

Card Text

Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control and you create a Treasure token." (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 SNC SNC 🎨 Kari Christensen
Treasure

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$0.06
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$0.20
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.12
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€0.20
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fake Your Own Death? Basics

Fake Your Own Death is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control and you create a Treasure token." (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

How much mana does Fake Your Own Death cost to cast? Basics

Fake Your Own Death 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.

Fake Your Own Death'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.

Fake Your Own Death 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.

Fake Your Own Death's current oracle text is: "Until end of turn, target creature gets +2/+0 and gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control and you create a Treasure token." (It's an artifact with "{T}, Sacrifice this token: Add one mana of any color.")"

What is the current price of Fake Your Own Death? Pricing

The current market price for Fake Your Own Death is approximately $0.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.12 EUR.

Where can I buy Fake Your Own Death? Pricing

You can purchase Fake Your Own Death 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.

Fake Your Own Death normal: $0.06 | foil: $0.2

Is Fake Your Own Death legal in Standard? Legality

Fake Your Own Death is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Fake Your Own Death legal in Modern? Legality

Fake Your Own Death is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Fake Your Own Death legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Fake Your Own Death 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 Fake Your Own Death legal in Pioneer? Legality

Fake Your Own Death is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Fake Your Own Death legal in Legacy? Legality

Fake Your Own Death is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Fake Your Own Death legal in Vintage? Legality

Fake Your Own Death 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 Fake Your Own Death legal in Pauper? Legality

Fake Your Own Death 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 Fake Your Own Death from? Details

This printing of Fake Your Own Death is from SNC (SNC), with collector number 79.

Fake Your Own Death may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Fake Your Own Death's rarity? Details

Fake Your Own Death is a common card in SNC.

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

Who illustrated Fake Your Own Death? Details

Fake Your Own Death was illustrated by Kari Christensen.

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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