Quick Answer

Gnawing Zombie is a common Creature — Zombie from J22 (J22) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.13 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gnawing Zombie MTG card

Gnawing Zombie

Creature — Zombie

Card Text

{1}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

On still nights you can hear its rotted teeth grinding tirelessly on scavenged bones.

Card Stats

1/3 common CMC: 2.0 J22 J22 🎨 Greg Staples

Market Prices

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$0.13
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€0.11
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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
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gnawing Zombie? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{1}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

How much mana does Gnawing Zombie cost to cast? Basics

Gnawing Zombie 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.

Gnawing Zombie'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.

Gnawing Zombie 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.

Gnawing Zombie's current oracle text is: "{1}{B}, Sacrifice a creature: Target player loses 1 life and you gain 1 life."

What is the current price of Gnawing Zombie? Pricing

The current market price for Gnawing Zombie is approximately $0.13 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Gnawing Zombie? Pricing

You can purchase Gnawing Zombie 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 Gnawing Zombie legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gnawing Zombie in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gnawing Zombie legal in Modern? Legality

Gnawing Zombie is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gnawing Zombie legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gnawing Zombie 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 Gnawing Zombie legal in Pioneer? Legality

Gnawing Zombie is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Gnawing Zombie legal in Legacy? Legality

Gnawing Zombie is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gnawing Zombie legal in Vintage? Legality

Gnawing Zombie 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 Gnawing Zombie legal in Pauper? Legality

Gnawing Zombie 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 Gnawing Zombie from? Details

This printing of Gnawing Zombie is from J22 (J22), with collector number 419.

Gnawing Zombie may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gnawing Zombie's rarity? Details

Gnawing Zombie is a common card in J22.

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

Who illustrated Gnawing Zombie? Details

Gnawing Zombie was illustrated by Greg Staples.

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

What is Gnawing Zombie's power and toughness? Details

Gnawing Zombie is a 1/3 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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