Quick Answer

Grave Expectations is a uncommon Instant from YOTJ (YOTJ) costing {B}.

Grave Expectations MTG card

Grave Expectations

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Card Text

Choose one — • Heist target opponent's library. • Exile up to three target cards from your opponents' graveyards. You gain 3 life.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 YOTJ YOTJ 🎨 Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Heist

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave Expectations? Basics

Grave Expectations is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Choose one — • Heist target opponent's library. • Exile up to three target cards from your opponents' graveyards. You gain 3 life."

How much mana does Grave Expectations cost to cast? Basics

Grave Expectations has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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 Expectations's mana cost of {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 Expectations has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Expectations's current oracle text is: "Choose one — • Heist target opponent's library. • Exile up to three target cards from your opponents' graveyards. You gain 3 life."

What is the current price of Grave Expectations? Pricing

Price data for Grave Expectations is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Grave Expectations? Pricing

You can purchase Grave Expectations 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 Grave Expectations legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Grave Expectations legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Expectations in Modern is not available.

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

Is Grave Expectations legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Expectations in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Grave Expectations legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Expectations in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Grave Expectations legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Expectations in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Grave Expectations legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Expectations in Vintage is not available.

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 Expectations legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Grave Expectations 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 Expectations from? Details

This printing of Grave Expectations is from YOTJ (YOTJ), with collector number 9.

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

What is Grave Expectations's rarity? Details

Grave Expectations is a uncommon card in YOTJ.

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

Who illustrated Grave Expectations? Details

Grave Expectations was illustrated by Anastasia Ovchinnikova.

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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