Quick Answer

Grave Betrayal is a rare Enchantment from RTR (RTR) costing {5}{B}{B}. Current price: $3.44 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grave Betrayal MTG card

Grave Betrayal

Enchantment

Card Text

Whenever a creature you don't control dies, return it to the battlefield under your control with an additional +1/+1 counter on it at the beginning of the next end step. That creature is a black Zombie in addition to its other colors and types.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 7.0 RTR RTR 🎨 Lucas Graciano

Market Prices

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$3.44
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TCGPlayer
$9.66
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Card Kingdom
$2.99
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Card Kingdom
$6.99
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Cardmarket
€2.28
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Cardmarket
€6.01
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave Betrayal? Basics

Grave Betrayal is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever a creature you don't control dies, return it to the battlefield under your control with an additional +1/+1 counter on it at the beginning of the next end step. That creature is a black Zombie in addition to its other colors and types."

How much mana does Grave Betrayal cost to cast? Basics

Grave Betrayal has a mana cost of {5}{B}{B}, which equals 7.0 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.

Grave Betrayal's mana cost of {5}{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.

Grave Betrayal has a mana value of 7.0. 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.

Grave Betrayal's current oracle text is: "Whenever a creature you don't control dies, return it to the battlefield under your control with an additional +1/+1 counter on it at the beginning of the next end step. That creature is a black Zombie in addition to its other colors and types."

What is the current price of Grave Betrayal? Pricing

The current market price for Grave Betrayal is approximately $3.44 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.66 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.28 EUR.

Where can I buy Grave Betrayal? Pricing

You can purchase Grave Betrayal 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.

Grave Betrayal normal: $3.44 | foil: $9.66

Is Grave Betrayal legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Betrayal in Standard is not available.

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

Is Grave Betrayal legal in Modern? Legality

Grave Betrayal is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grave Betrayal legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grave Betrayal 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 Grave Betrayal legal in Pioneer? Legality

Grave Betrayal is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Grave Betrayal legal in Legacy? Legality

Grave Betrayal is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grave Betrayal legal in Vintage? Legality

Grave Betrayal 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 Grave Betrayal legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Betrayal 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 Grave Betrayal from? Details

This printing of Grave Betrayal is from RTR (RTR), with collector number 67.

Grave Betrayal may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Grave Betrayal's rarity? Details

Grave Betrayal is a rare card in RTR.

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

Who illustrated Grave Betrayal? Details

Grave Betrayal was illustrated by Lucas Graciano.

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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