Quick Answer

Grave Peril is a common Enchantment from C15 (C15) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.12 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Grave Peril MTG card

Grave Peril

Enchantment

Card Text

When a nonblack creature enters, sacrifice this enchantment. If you do, destroy that creature.

"Sometimes the grave does not wait for death before relishing its feast of flesh and bones." —Ezrith, druid of the Dark Hours

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 C15 C15 🎨 Daarken

Market Prices

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$0.12
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grave Peril? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When a nonblack creature enters, sacrifice this enchantment. If you do, destroy that creature."

How much mana does Grave Peril cost to cast? Basics

Grave Peril 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.

Grave Peril'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.

Grave Peril 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.

Grave Peril's current oracle text is: "When a nonblack creature enters, sacrifice this enchantment. If you do, destroy that creature."

What is the current price of Grave Peril? Pricing

The current market price for Grave Peril is approximately $0.12 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Grave Peril? Pricing

You can purchase Grave Peril 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 Peril legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Grave Peril legal in Modern? Legality

Grave Peril is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Grave Peril legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Grave Peril 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 Peril legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Grave Peril legal in Legacy? Legality

Grave Peril is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Grave Peril legal in Vintage? Legality

Grave Peril 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 Peril legal in Pauper? Legality

Grave Peril 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 Grave Peril from? Details

This printing of Grave Peril is from C15 (C15), with collector number 128.

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

What is Grave Peril's rarity? Details

Grave Peril is a common card in C15.

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

Who illustrated Grave Peril? Details

Grave Peril was illustrated by Daarken.

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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