Quick Answer

Ghastly Remains is a rare Creature — Zombie from LGN (LGN) costing {B}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.24 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ghastly Remains MTG card

Ghastly Remains

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

Amplify 1 (As this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it for each Zombie card you reveal in your hand.) At the beginning of your upkeep, if this card is in your graveyard, you may pay {B}{B}{B}. If you do, return it to your hand.

Card Stats

0/0 rare CMC: 3.0 LGN LGN 🎨 Edward P. Beard, Jr.
Amplify

Market Prices

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$0.24
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TCGPlayer
$1.49
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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$3.99
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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€2.59
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ghastly Remains? Basics

Ghastly Remains is a Creature — Zombie card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Amplify 1 (As this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it for each Zombie card you reveal in your hand.) At the beginning of your upkeep, if this card is in your graveyard, you may pay {B}{B}{B}. If you do, return it to your hand."

How much mana does Ghastly Remains cost to cast? Basics

Ghastly Remains has a mana cost of {B}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Ghastly Remains's mana cost of {B}{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.

Ghastly Remains has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Ghastly Remains's current oracle text is: "Amplify 1 (As this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on it for each Zombie card you reveal in your hand.) At the beginning of your upkeep, if this card is in your graveyard, you may pay {B}{B}{B}. If you do, return it to your hand."

What is the current price of Ghastly Remains? Pricing

The current market price for Ghastly Remains is approximately $0.24 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.49 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Ghastly Remains? Pricing

You can purchase Ghastly Remains 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.

Ghastly Remains normal: $0.24 | foil: $1.49

Is Ghastly Remains legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Remains in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ghastly Remains legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Remains in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ghastly Remains legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ghastly Remains 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 Ghastly Remains legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Remains in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ghastly Remains legal in Legacy? Legality

Ghastly Remains is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ghastly Remains legal in Vintage? Legality

Ghastly Remains 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 Ghastly Remains legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ghastly Remains 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 Ghastly Remains from? Details

This printing of Ghastly Remains is from LGN (LGN), with collector number 71.

Ghastly Remains may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ghastly Remains's rarity? Details

Ghastly Remains is a rare card in LGN.

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

Who illustrated Ghastly Remains? Details

Ghastly Remains was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..

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

What is Ghastly Remains's power and toughness? Details

Ghastly Remains is a 0/0 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (0) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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